Written in concise language this book is for any student who is about to undertake a final year undergraduate or MSc project. It takes them step-by-step through all the important stages of the process, from initial planning to completion. It tells them everything they need to know about key issues such as: How to formulate a suitable problem, Which research method to use, Developing an appropriate structure for the written report, Project focus, and Quality assurance. The book aims to demystify the whole process, making it invaluable for any MSc student.

I Concepts.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Computer Science and Information Systems Research Projects.- 3. Actors Involved, their Roles and Relationships.- II Process.- 4. The Process - An Overview.- 5. Developing your Project Proposal.- 6. References and Citations.- 7. Developing your Aim.- 8. Developing your Objectives and Choosing Methods.- 9. Following the Objectives.- 10. Presenting and Analysing your Data.- 11. Drawing your Conclusions and Identifying Future Work.- 12. Presenting and Defending your Work Orally.- III Supplements.- 13. The Report.- 14. Examination.