Writing Successful Undergraduate Dissertations in Games Development and Computer Science

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Thomas Hainey (School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of the West of Scotland) Gavin Baxter

Writing Successful Undergraduate Dissertations in Games Development and Computer Science

Thomas Hainey (School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of the West of Scotland), Gavin Baxter

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Routledge
23 November 2022

Electrical engineering; Environmental science, engineering & technology; Computing: general; Software Engineering; Computer science

Writing a dissertation in the final year at university can be a highly daunting task for any student, but particularly if the degree is practically oriented and implementation based. This book provides an accessible, concise guide to producing a dissertation in computer science, software engineering, or games development degrees, with research projects typically involving design, implementation, testing, and evaluation.

Drawing on the authors’ extensive knowledge and experience of supervising dissertation students, the book offers a step-by-step guide to the key areas of writing a dissertation alongside real-life examples. Chapters cover:

Producing literature reviews. Formulating research questions. Understanding epistemologies. Selecting methodologies and research methods. Software development life cycle methodologies. Evaluation, statistical analysis, and formulating conclusions.

Working methodically through the different stages of writing a dissertation, this is an essential comprehensive guide for all students producing any form of dissertation in computer science, software engineering, or games development.

By: Thomas Hainey (School of Computing Engineering and Physical Sciences University of the West of Scotland), Gavin Baxter
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780367517076
ISBN 10: 0367517078
Pages: 294
Publication Date: 23 November 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Thomas Hainey is Programme Leader of Computer Games Development at the University of the West of Scotland, UK. Gavin Baxter is a lecturer in Computer Games Development at the University of the West of Scotland, UK.