Research Methods for Professional Practice

Research Methods for
Professional Practice
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Table of Contents
PART 1............................................................................................................................................3
CPD..............................................................................................................................................3
PART 2............................................................................................................................................7
Achievement and learning log.....................................................................................................7
PART 3..........................................................................................................................................12
Research proposal......................................................................................................................12
Risk management log................................................................................................................19
Ethical, legal and security issues in project...............................................................................20
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................21
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................22
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PART 1
CPD
Past experience
I would say that my past achievements while I was pursuing my computer engineering
was the development of first UNIX website which helped to understand the various aspects of
computer. I made this website when I was working on the project where I was assigned with the
responsibility to develop a site that would be highly impressive and would raise my grades. I
integrated my knowledge as well as my work to design this website where in this website I
incorporated the key components like OS shell, various applications as well as bootloader. My
project was awarded with the best project among all other colleges and I received the medal as
well as certificate for best work. Besides this, in the year 2016 another achievement which
helped to further succeed in my life was developing the security tools. In the inter-college
competition, I developed a small mobile app that could be used in organization for connecting
with the clients. After testing its efficiency, I presented in the competition for which I got the
first prize and was awarded with the CEO of the well-known organization. The college
administration found this mobile app so reliable that my achievement was published in the
magazine and this helped me to start my career with better effectiveness (Cargill, 2019).
Along with this, I participated in wide range of workshops where I gained knowledge on
various aspects. In the year 2014, I attended the workshop on CISCO networking where I learned
how to professionally design the computer networking system. In 2015, I attended another
workshop on Next generation network which was being conducted at national level and in that
workshop I was selected from my college to showcase my talent. I presented a working model of
traditional computer and modern computer and presented the emergence and development of
modern technology in this era. I received a certificate of participation in that workshop along
with the small gift (Vondracek, Lerner and Schulenberg, 2019).
Apart from these, I also attended a seminar that was organized at national level by the
leading organization Apple and mesmerized the audience with the topic Migration to 4G where I
presented a presentation on the shifting focus of people to more advanced network.
Current experience
I have the well-through knowledge of computer and electronic system along with the
knowledge in various aspects like communication skills, teamwork etc. From past few months, I
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have extended my knowledge base to some programming language and now I have the great
experience of various scripting along with the programming language like C, C++, JavaScript
etc. Besides this, I have the experience of working in a team. When I was assigned with the
project of developing and implementing the data structures, I worked in the team and effectively
completed the project.
I am able to coordinate the group of around 8 members and have the well-through skills
of engineering and design. As I have attended various workshops as well as seminars, thus I have
got acquainted with various knowledge and skills of handling the different software as well as
experience. I have a great motivation and self-confidence due to which I am able to speak up in
front of the wide audience with greater efficiency (Miller, 2017). This great level of motivation
have enabled me to perform my work with greater enthusiasm as well a commitment.
Along with this, I have a great experience in managing the database as well as in research
and planning. I am ale to recognize the problems and evaluate the various alternatives which will
be helpful in solving problems. Besides this, I have worked on different cloud-based
technologies like spark, Docker etc. and has a great knowledge of these softwars which are used
in multinational organizations. The most important skill which I have and will help me to
succeed in my future is the flexibility. I am able to change according to the scenario and
condition and is flexible enough to perform my work in every situation. I have the knowledge of
basic operating system as well as various applications and software and have a great command
on the inside network of operating system. Not only does the practical knowledge, but I am very
much aware of theoretical concepts which are being used to handle various projects.
Future plan
Area of
development
Resources Planned
completion date
review date Success criteria
Communication
skills
Communication
improvement
apps,
communication
classes, training,
advice from
mentors
15/12/19 20/12/19 I was able to
communicate
with my group
members as well
as my mentors
effectively
(Walker‐
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Donnelly, Scott
and Cawthon,
2019). I was able
to understand the
main cues which
are being used for
having the proper
communication
between two
persons. Besides
this, It helped me
to complete my
projects and other
wok on time.
Problem solving Brainstorming,
solved various
puzzles as well as
quizzes, yoga,
problem solving
magazines and
books (Huang,
2016).
2/01/2020 15/01/2020 Due to
brainstorming, I
was able to solve
the complex
problems that
relates to the field
of computer
engineering. I
was able to
evaluate various
alternative and
think out of the
box. It helped me
to understand the
numerous method
which can be
used in solving
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small and big
problems.
Leadership Observing the
mentors and other
group leaders,
leadership styles,
internet,
leadership books,
real talk
25/01/2020 02/02/2020 I was able to
influence my
group members
while working on
the project and it
also helped me to
complete the
projects before
time. I was able
to lead and
coordinate
various
workshops that
were held in
college along
with handling the
problems of
different students.
Active listening Communication
classes and
training,
YouTube, self-
assessment, time
planner,
communication
books and
magazines
03/03/2020 10/03/2020 This helped to
concentrate in
what others are
saying and what
are their point of
view regarding
the specific topic.
I helped me a lot
to complete the
engineering
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