Seminars in Computer Networking
Objectives
- Develop a critical spirit about scientific work, development work and case studies.
- Communicate about research topics, including the formulation of questions.
- Analyse scientific contributions and case studies.
- Write an essay on a seminar topic, or on a student’s proposal under the course coordinator approval, making use of acquired knowledge.
- Reflect on the skills needed for academic and/or business careers.
- Understand additional topics related to Computer Networks, not covered in depth in the study plan.
Program
- The seminar’s programme topics are established at the beginning of each academic year and are expected to include topics of interest not directly covered in the degree programme.
Bibliography
- Martins Zaumanis, “Scientific Presentation Skills: How to Design Effective Research Posters and Deliver Powerful Academic Presentations”, February 2022.
- Edward Zanders, Lindsay MacLeod, “Presentation Skills for Scientists: A Practical Guide, Cambridge University Press, September 2018.
- Stephanie Evergreen, “Presenting Data Effectively: Communicating Your Findings for Maximum Impact”, Sage Publications, 2nd Edition, June 2017.
- Michael Alley, “The Craft of Scientific Writing”, Springer, 4th Edition. April 2018.
- Elizabeth Fisher, Richard C Thompson, “Enjoy Your Science Meeting: A Practical Guide to Getting the Most Out of Attending Scientific Conferences”, World Scientific, September 2019.