Research Design
Course Overview
This course prepares MSc Speech Technology students to conduct independent research in the field of speech technology. Students develop essential academic skills, focusing on creating a comprehensive research proposal for their thesis project.
Program: MSc Speech Technology
Level: Graduate
Credits: 5 ECTS
Semester: 2a (Spring)
Language: English
Hours per week: 6
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Perform a critical, targeted literature review in the field of speech technology
- Elaborate testable hypotheses based on the state-of-the-art in speech technology
- Perform novel scientific research autonomously related to the proposed thesis topic
- Elaborate standard experimental procedures related to the proposed thesis topic
- Work collaboratively in international, cross-cultural teams on shared experiments
- Provide and receive critical peer review in a constructive way
- Share research outcomes through popular abstracts, posters and high level academic writing
- Design and perform a speech technology pilot study
Course Structure
The course structure combines lectures, writing labs, and interactive workshops covering:
- Fundamentals of academic research
- Literature review methodologies
- Research ethics in speech technology
- Advanced research methods in voice technology
- Scientific communication and poster design
- Peer review processes
Assessment
- Assignments (70%)
- Poster presentation (20%)
- Active participation (10%)
Teaching Philosophy
This course emphasizes hands-on experience, critical thinking, and the practical application of research skills within the context of speech technology. I believe in fostering a collaborative research environment where students learn to provide constructive feedback and develop their academic voice. By the end of the course, students should feel confident in their ability to design, conduct, and communicate research in speech technology.