This document provides an overview of the MSIT 223 Research Methods course. It discusses the main outputs and submissions, including writing a thesis involving original research or developing a system to solve a problem. It also lists some of the potential research areas like software engineering, computer security, networks, and data mining. Finally, it describes independent study as demonstrating mastery in an area and contributing to the body of knowledge, and notes some common approaches like establishing principles, applied and evaluation research.

1. Research Methods Introduction to MSIT 223: Research Methods