A Seminar for Newbies

A Seminar for NewbiesAll About Paper Work

Han Park, Computer and Communications Lab., Yonsei University

A Seminar for Newbies

Contents

Contents

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All About Papers

Reading a Paper

Writing a Paper

Our Research Area

Supporting Tools


Chapter 1

All about Paper

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Contents

What is a Paper?

The Most Important Thing of a Paper

Common Research Process


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All about Paper

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What is a Paper?

a paper is an academic work that is usually published in an academic

journal or an academic conference. It contains original research results

or reviews existing results. Such a paper, also called an article, will only

be considered valid if it undergoes a process of peer review by one or

more referees (who are academics in the same field) who check that

the content of the paper is suitable for publication in the journal.

- Wikipedia (with a little modification)


Chapter 1

All about Paper The Most Important Thing of a Paper

Creativity. Contribution.

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Chapter 1

All about Paper Common Research Process

Read survey/research papers critically. “A paper is not a bible.”

Think a lot and come up with your own idea.

Analyze and evaluate your idea.

Write your own paper.

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Chapter 2

Reading A Paper

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Contents

How to Find a Paper

When You Choose a Paper to Read

Read Good Papers

Well-known Conferences

Well-known Journals

How to Read a Paper?

Read Survey Papers First

Other Helpful Information


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How to Find a Paper?

Use Search Engine

Google Scholar – http://scholar.google.co.kr

http://scholar.google.co.kr/


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When You Choose a Paper to Read

Read the title of a paper.

If it is interesting, read abstract.

(+ If it is also interesting, read introduction.)

You can roughly understand author’s work.

Then, decide whether you read the paper or not.


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Read Good Papers

There are a lot of papers, and you cannot read all papers.

Focus on good papers.

Which one is better?

- Well-known conference or journal

- Recent

- Citation

- Author

- Ask to PhD students!


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Well-known Conferences

Security

- CCS (ACM International Conference on Computer and Communications Security)

- S&P (IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy)

- Security (USENIX Security Symposium )

- NDSS (Network and Distributed System Security Symposium)

Network

- MOBICOM (ACM International Conference on Mobile Computing and Networking)

- SIGCOMM (ACM SIGCOMM Conference)

- INFOCOM (IEEE International Conference on Computer Communications)


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Well-known Journals

Tip

Transactions (Journals) start with following title are usually top class:

- ACM/IEEE Transactions on ~

Examples

- IEEE Transactions on Information Forensics and Security

- IEEE Transactions on Dependable and Secure Computing

- IEEE Transactions on Communications

- IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking

- ACM Transactions on Information and System Security


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How to Read a Paper?

Interestingly, there is a paper,

“How to Read a Paper,”

http://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1273458.

Refer to the instruction of this article.

http://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1273458


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Read Survey Papers First

There are two types of papers: survey papers and research papers.

Survey papers give an overview of the research field and introduces

representative papers. It is very helpful to start with reading survey

papers if you are not familiar with a research field.

Recommended Publication of Survey Papers

ACM Computing Surveys

- http://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=J204&picked=prox

IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials

- http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/RecentIssue.jsp?punumber=9739

http://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=J204&picked=prox

http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/RecentIssue.jsp?punumber=9739


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Other Helpful Information

Interesting Journals and Materials

- Journal of the ACM (JACM)

- http://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=J401

- Communications of the ACM (CACM)

- http://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=J79

- MIT Technology Review

- http://www.technologyreview.com/

http://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=J401

http://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=J79

http://www.technologyreview.com/


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Contents

The Short Summary of All Papers

General Structure of a Paper

Introduction / Related Work / Our Scheme / Evaluation / Conclusion

A Flow of an Example Paper

Abstract

Style

Plagiarism

Some Advices


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The Short Summary of All Papers

1. Problem definition

- What is the problem you want to solve?

2. Idea

3. Proof

- By mathematical method or simulation


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General Structure of a Paper

1. Introduction

2. Related Work

3. Our Scheme

4. Evaluation

5. Conclusion


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Introduction

Introduce a problem/problems you want to resolve.

For problem definition, you need to give brief introduction of

research field to readers.

Example Flow

This topic is really interesting!

Look at this. Let me explain how fantastic it is.

But there is an important issue that has to be addressed.


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Related Work

Previous related works in your research field. If some researches

are strongly related to your idea, you should mention them in this

section for the better understanding of readers.

Example Flow

Of course, researchers have proposed solutions to address

the problem.

Their ideas are like this, but it is not sufficient because of

several reasons.


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Our Scheme

Here you should explain your concrete schemes in detail with brief and

clear words.

It is a good approach to provide general overview before explaining

your concrete scheme for better understanding of readers.

Example Flow

So, I propose this awesome idea.

Simply, my idea is to do something in some ways.

Listen, let me explain my idea in detail.


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Evaluation

In this section you must prove the validity of your idea objectively,

logically, and mathematically.

Example Flow

Look at this, my idea really works!

My idea is 30% faster than other approaches!

What a brilliant idea!


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Conclusion

Conclude your paper with brief summary.

Future work can also be included here.

Example Flow

To address the problem, I propose an idea.

My idea is to do something, and evaluation shows that

it is better than other approaches!

Thanks.


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A Flow of an Example Paper

This topic is really interesting! Look at this. Let me explain how

fantastic it is. But there is an important issue that has to be addressed.

Of course, researchers have proposed solutions to address the

problem. Their ideas are like this, but it is not sufficient because of

several reasons. So, I propose this awesome idea. Simply, my idea is

to do something in some ways. Listen, let me explain my idea in detail.

Look at this, my idea really works! My idea is 30% faster than other

approaches! What a brilliant idea! As a summary, to address the problem,

I propose an idea. My idea is to do something, and evaluation shows that

it is better than other approaches! Thanks.


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Abstract

It is really important!

When researchers find a paper, they may only check the abstract.

Abstract is an independent article.

How to Write a Good Paper?

Show the brief and clear introduction of your work.

Make them curious!


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Style

Conferences and journals usually provide their style in the form

of .doc or LaTeX. You MUST follow the predefined style.

Famous Conference / Journal Styles

IEEE – http://www.ieee.org/documents/style_manual.pdf

ACM – http://www.acm.org/publications/latex_style/

You can also check following links.

http://www.library.unh.edu/research-support/citation-styles/acm-style

http://dal.ca.libguides.com/content.php?pid=860&sid=11818

http://www.ieee.org/documents/style_manual.pdf

http://www.acm.org/publications/latex_style/

http://www.library.unh.edu/research-support/citation-styles/acm-style

http://dal.ca.libguides.com/content.php?pid=860&sid=11818


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Style


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Style


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Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the "wrongful appropriation" and "stealing and publication"

of another author's "language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions" and

the representation of them as one's own original work.

- Wikipedia

How to Avoid It

Refer to the Harvard Guide to Using Sources.

Also, refer to the following interesting web page: http://plagiarism.org.

http://isites.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=k70847&tabgroupid=icb.tabgroup106849

http://plagiarism.org/


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Some Advices

Use quantitative expressions.

My idea is better than the previous approach. (X)

My idea is 30% faster than the previous approach. (O)

Each vehicle broadcasts the message very often. (X)

Each vehicle broadcasts the message every 100ms. (O)


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Some Advices

Use clear and precise words.

The ratio extremely depends on the number of malicious nodes. (X)

The ratio depends on the number of malicious nodes. (O)

We ran out of energy. (X)

We exhausted energy. (O)

c.f.) “45 ways to avoid using the word ‘very’”

http://writerswrite.co.za/45-ways-to-avoid-using-the-word-very

http://writerswrite.co.za/45-ways-to-avoid-using-the-word-very


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Some Advices

Use same expression (word) when it indicates same thing.

Relay nodes, relaying nodes, relays relay nodes

Sampled, visited, walked visited


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Some Advices

Read, Modify, Again and Again

Colleague will help you.


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Our Research Area

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Contents

Smart Device Security

Computer Network QoS Improvement

Payment Systems

Other Issues


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Smart Device Security

Researchers (PhD Students)

- Hyoungmin Ham, Inhwan Kim, Han Park, Jaehyu Kim, Bosung Kim

Topics

- Malware detection on Android

- User authentication on Android

- System vulnerability analysis


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Computer Network QoS Improvement

Researchers (PhD Students)

- Dongxu Jin, Seunghee Han, Soowoong Lee, Kwiyil Gwak

Topics

- WLAN throughput enhancement

- loss differentiation, controller improvement in enterprise environment

- CCN throughput improvement

- VANET message dissemination and routing


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Payment Systems

Researchers (MS Students)

- Kyeongyong Bang, Beikverdi Alireza

Topics

- Bitcoin

- Usability enhancement for payment systems


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Other Issues

Paper Work

- RFID security – Hyoungmin Ham

- VANET message authentication – Han Park, Jaehyu Kim

- VANET location privacy – Inhwan Kim

- WSN key management – Han Park, Bosung Kim

- Password usability – Han Park

- Cellular network vertical handover – Dongxu Jin

- Cellular network PMIP – Jaehyu Kim


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Other Issues

Research Project

- VoIP security

- Smartphone security

- Network/computer forensics

- Reverse engineering

- Route recommendation

- Machine learning


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Research Interest of PhD Students

Hyoungmin Ham – RFID security

Dongxu Jin – VANET routing

InHwan Kim – location security

Han Park – key management, usable security

Jaehyu Kim – smartphone security

Bosung Kim – key management, Internet privacy

Seunghee Han – packet loss differentiation

Soo Woong Lee – traffic control in CCN

Kwi Yil Gwak – mobile network routing


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Tools and Tips

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Contents

LaTeX

Papers and Mendeley

The Elements of Style

RSS Reader

Online Education


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LaTeX

A document markup language for a precise and elegant form of

the various style of the conference and journal papers.

It makes your paper really beautiful!

Tools and Tips


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LaTeX

How to Install?

Download from KTUG (Korean TeX User Group), http://www.ktug.or.kr,

and follow the instruction.

How to Use?

Most of the conferences and journals provide their LaTeX style.

Download LaTeX style file and sample .tex file, and

modify the contents. Finally, you can compile them!

Tools and Tips

http://www.ktug.or.kr/


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Papers

“Papers helps you collect and curate the research material that you’re

passionate about. From citations to search, Papers will improve the way

you find, organize, read, and cite.”

Platform

Mac / iPhone / iPad / Windows

Price

Mac – $49 (student license)

iOS – $9.99

Tools and Tips


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PapersTools and Tips


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Mendeley

“Free reference manager and PDF organizer which can make

your own research library”

Tools and Tips


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Mendeley

Synchronization

You can read and annotate your PDFs on any device.

Tools and Tips


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Mendeley

How to Install?

Mendeley official web site

http://www.mendeley.com

How to Use?

It is easy to use! And there are also detailed guides!

http://resources.mendeley.com

Tools and Tips

http://www.mendeley.com/

http://resources.mendeley.com/


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The Elements of Style

English Style Guide

e.g. A, B, and C vs. A, B and C

If you are a PhD student, I strongly

recommend to read this book.

Tools and Tips


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Use RSS Readers

Follow Recent Journal Articles

Most journals provide RSS link.

Receive new articles automatically.

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Use RSS Readers

Find RSS Link!

Add the RSS link into your RSS reader application

Ex) Feedly on iOS and Mac. http://feedly.com

Tools and Tips

HERE!

http://feedly.com/


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Online Education

Services and Courses

Coursera – http://coursera.org

edx (Havard/MIT/Caltech) – http://edx.org

Berkeley – http://webcast.Berkeley.edu

iTunes U – Download from Apple App Store

Tools and Tips

http://coursera.org/

http://edx.org/

http://webcast.berkeley.edu/


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Web Services for Researchers

Promote Your Paper and Follow Co-workers’ Recent Papers

ResearchGate – https://researchgate.net

Academia.edu – https://academia.edu

Tools and Tips

https://researchgate.net/

https://academia.edu/


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Thank You


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Change Log

Dec 9, 2011 Created the first version (v0.1) of this slide and 1st presentation- All about paper / Research Area / How to Find a Paper / Composition of Paper / LaTeX

May 1, 2012 2nd presentation of v0.1Jul 12, 2012 3rd presentation of v0.1Jan 11, 2013 4th presentation of v0.11

- Only title slide image is changed.Jul 7, 2013 5th presentation of v0.11Mar 21, 2014 Minor update to v0.12 and 6th presentation

- Update the contents of Research Area sectionNov 17, 2014 Major update to v0.5 and 7th presentation

- Add Reading a Paper, Writing a Paper, and Supporting Tools section- Update Our Research Area section


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Change Log

Apr 6, 2015 Minor update to v0.51 and 8th presentation- Add more advices in Some Advices subsection in Writing a Paper section- Update Our Research Area section- Rename Supporting Tools section to Tools and Tips section and add RSS Reader subsection.

Dec 1. 2015 Minor update to v0.52 - Add Web Services for Researchers subsection in Tools and Tips section

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