Navigate the World of HCI Research.

"A Fresh Researcher's Roadmap to Architectural and Intellectual Excellence."

By Zhao Shengdong

Book cover — Navigate the World of HCI Research

Full Contents

FM Front Matter

Preface

Author's perspective on the evolution of HCI and the journey of writing this book.

p. 007

Dedication

To all researchers and students who inspired this work.

p. 003

01Foundations

Chapter 1 — Introduction

Understanding core philosophies and evolution of Human-Computer Interaction.

p. 014

Chapter 2 — Research Contributions in HCI

The researcher's moral compass in the digital age.

p. 045

02Empirical

Chapter 3 — Empirical Research Methods

Mastering interviews, observations, and thematic analysis.

p. 078

Chapter 4 — The 5-Step Experiment Design

Using data to validate theories and design interventions.

p. 120

03Constructive

Chapter 5 — Interaction Techniques

Building artefacts to explore possible futures and latent needs.

p. 165

Chapter 6 — Systems and Toolkits

Closing the loop between construction and critical evaluation.

p. 210

04The Ecosystem

Chapter 7 — Your First HCI ProjectEssential

Essential roadmap for independent researchers and Master's students.

p. 245

Chapter 8 — Literature Reviews

Strategies for CHI, UIST, and CSCW submissions.

p. 280

Chapter 9 — Writing Your HCI Research Paper

Guidelines for crafting compelling research publications.

p. 295

Chapter 10 — Reading & Responding to Reviews

Strategies for handling peer feedback constructively.

p. 315

BMBack Matter

Acknowledgement

Gratitude to colleagues, students, and contributors.

p. 025

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