Vivekananda College of Engineering & Technology  Puttur

The session commenced with an inaugural function featuring Mr. Dithesh Gowda B, the Joint Secretary of the CSE Association, and Mr. Ashwith, the Vice President of the CSE Association, who welcomed the audience. Mr. A R Sachith served as the emcee, guiding the proceedings smoothly. Dr. Nishchaykumar Hegde, the Head of the CSE Department at VCET, Puttur, led the session, with enthusiastic participation from the 5th-semester CSE students.

Dr. Nishchaykumar Hegde initiated the talk by explaining the importance of project documentation in the field of software engineering and introduced Visual Paradigm, a powerful tool for creating various types of diagrams essential for project reports. His presentation provided a comprehensive overview of Visual Paradigm, including its interface, functionalities, and applications in academic and professional project documentation. He emphasized that using standardized diagrams improves clarity, assists in conveying complex ideas, and enhances communication among team members and stakeholders.

The session covered a range of diagramming techniques, including class diagrams, use case diagrams, sequence diagrams, and activity diagrams. The resource person demonstrated each type with real-world examples, helping students understand the role of each diagram in representing different aspects of software systems. Through interactive discussions and hands-on demonstrations, he ensured that the audience grasped the practical applications of these diagrams, encouraging them to implement these tools in their own projects.

Following the Visual Paradigm demonstration Dr.Nishchaykumar Hegde introduced DrillBit as a critical tool for maintaining originality in academic work, especially in the preparation of project reports. DrillBit is a plagiarism detection software designed to identify overlapping or copied content within a document. However, he clarified that students currently do not have direct access to the tool. Instead, their project guides will have access to the DrillBit platform and will be responsible for evaluating each reports plagiarism percentage. He advised aiming for a similarity score below 25%, as this is generally considered acceptable and reflects originality in the work.

To help students keep their plagiarism scores low, he suggested focusing on paraphrasing content rather than copying it directly from sources. By expressing ideas in their own words, students can reduce similarity with existing sources. He also recommended proper citations for any direct quotes or unique concepts from other authors, which can help in avoiding unintentional plagiarism since cited material is generally not counted against originality scores.

The resource person concluded the session by discussing the broader implications of using Visual Paradigm and DrillBit, emphasizing their importance in fostering a disciplined and professional approach to project work. He encouraged students to leverage these tools not only for academic purposes but also as a foundation for their future careers in software engineering. The session left the participants with a deeper understanding of project documentation techniques and the ethical standards required in professional environments, equipping them with practical skills to enhance their academic and professional endeavors.