Projects in Computing and Information Systems

This book is the essential guide for any student undertaking a computing/IS project, and will give you everything you need to achieve outstanding results.

Undertaking a project is a key component of nearly all computing/information systems degree programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Projects in Computing and Information Systems covers the four key aspects of project work (planning, conducting, presenting and taking the project further) in chronological fashion, and provides the reader with the skills to excel.

Table of Contents

Section 1 The background

1 Introduction

2 Research

Section 2 Setting your project’s foundation

3 Choosing a project and writing a proposal

4 Project planning and risk management

5 Literature searching and literature reviews

Section 3 Conducting your project

6 Software development

7 Controlling your project

Section 4 Presenting your project

8 Presenting your project in written form

9 Presentation skills

Section 5 The future

10 Final considerations