elements of a research project
DESCRIPTION
In this presentation, you will find the elements of a research project, as it is understood in the Master in Urbanism of the TU Delft. This is an adaptation of classical ways of organising a research project.TRANSCRIPT
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Elements of a Research Project
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Prepared by Roberto Rocco !
AR2U090 Methodology for Urbanism
Challenge the futureChallenge the future
Directed to the Master of Urbanism of the TU Delft
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A Masters degree
A master's degree is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice. Within the area studied, graduates are posited to possess advanced knowledge of a specialised body of theoretical and applied topics; high order skills in analysis, critical evaluation and/or professional application; and the ability to solve complex problems and think rigorously and independently.
Source: The Australian Qualification Framewrok http://www.aqf.edu.au/
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Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
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Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
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Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
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Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
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Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
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Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
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Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
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Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
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Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
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Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGNADD TO
BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGNADD TO
BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN RESEARCH AND DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
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RESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN RESEARCH AND DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
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RESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN RESEARCH AND DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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DESIGNRESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN RESEARCH AND DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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DESIGNRESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN RESEARCH AND DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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DESIGNRESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN RESEARCH AND DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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DESIGNRESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN RESEARCH AND DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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DESIGNRESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN RESEARCH AND DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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DESIGNRESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN RESEARCH AND DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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DESIGNRESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN RESEARCH AND DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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DESIGNRESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN RESEARCH AND DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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DESIGNRESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN RESEARCH AND DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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DESIGNRESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN RESEARCH AND DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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DESIGNRESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN RESEARCH AND DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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DESIGNRESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN RESEARCH AND DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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DESIGNRESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN RESEARCH AND DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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DESIGNRESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN RESEARCH AND DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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DESIGNRESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN RESEARCH AND DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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DESIGNRESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN RESEARCH AND DESIGN
RESEARCH BY DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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DESIGNRESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN RESEARCH AND DESIGN
RESEARCH BY DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
USE THE BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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DESIGNRESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN
DESIGN
RESEARCH AND DESIGN
RESEARCH BY DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
USE THE BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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DESIGNRESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN
DESIGN
RESEARCH AND DESIGN
RESEARCH BY DESIGN
MEANINGLESS DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
USE THE BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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DESIGNRESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN
DESIGN
RESEARCH AND DESIGN
RESEARCH BY DESIGN
MEANINGLESS DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
USE THE BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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DESIGNRESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN
DESIGN
RESEARCH AND DESIGN
RESEARCH BY DESIGN
MEANINGLESS DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
USE THE BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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DESIGNRESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN
DESIGN
RESEARCH AND DESIGN
RESEARCH BY DESIGN
MEANINGLESS DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
USE THE BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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DESIGNRESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN RESEARCH AND DESIGN
RESEARCH BY DESIGN
MEANINGLESS DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
USE THE BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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DESIGNRESEARCH
Possible research and design trajectories at the master course at TU Delft
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
TO STAND ON THESHOULDER OF GIANTS
GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
DESIGN RESEARCH AND DESIGN
RESEARCH BY DESIGN
ADD TOBODY OF
KNOWLEDGE
USE THE BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
ADD TO BODY OFKNOWLEDGE
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8 criteria for research in areas of creative practice
• Four ‘requirements’ of academic research (that apply to all disciplines)
• Four ‘issues’ in areas of creative practice (discipline specific)
BIGGS, M. & BUCHLER, D. 2008. Eight Criteria for practice-based research in the creative and cultural industries. Art, Design and Education in Higher Education, 7.
Biggs & Buchler, 2008
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Generic criteria
Biggs & Buchler, 2008
• Question (and answer)
• Method
• Knowledge
• Audience
BIGGS, M. & BUCHLER, D. 2008. Eight Criteria for practice-based research in the creative and cultural industries. Art, Design and Education in Higher Education, 7.
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Generic criteria
Biggs & Buchler, 2008
• Question (and answer)
• Method
• Knowledge
• Audience
Question
BIGGS, M. & BUCHLER, D. 2008. Eight Criteria for practice-based research in the creative and cultural industries. Art, Design and Education in Higher Education, 7.
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Generic criteria
Biggs & Buchler, 2008
• Question (and answer)
• Method
• Knowledge
• Audience
Question Answer
BIGGS, M. & BUCHLER, D. 2008. Eight Criteria for practice-based research in the creative and cultural industries. Art, Design and Education in Higher Education, 7.
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Generic criteria
Biggs & Buchler, 2008
• Question (and answer)
• Method
• Knowledge
• Audience
Question Answer
Methods
BIGGS, M. & BUCHLER, D. 2008. Eight Criteria for practice-based research in the creative and cultural industries. Art, Design and Education in Higher Education, 7.
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Generic criteria
Biggs & Buchler, 2008
• Question (and answer)
• Method
• Knowledge
• Audience
Question Answer
Methods
BIGGS, M. & BUCHLER, D. 2008. Eight Criteria for practice-based research in the creative and cultural industries. Art, Design and Education in Higher Education, 7.
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Generic criteria
Biggs & Buchler, 2008
• Question (and answer)
• Method
• Knowledge
• Audience
Question Answer
Methods
But remember the different logics of enquiry!
BIGGS, M. & BUCHLER, D. 2008. Eight Criteria for practice-based research in the creative and cultural industries. Art, Design and Education in Higher Education, 7.
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• Image and text
• Form and content
• Rhetoric
• Role of Experience (or practice)
Question Answer
Methods
BIGGS, M. & BUCHLER, D. 2008. Eight Criteria for practice-based research in the creative and cultural industries. Art, Design and Education in Higher Education, 7.
Specific criteria Biggs & Buchler, 2008
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• Image and text
• Form and content
• Rhetoric
• Role of Experience (or practice)
Question Answer
Methods
BIGGS, M. & BUCHLER, D. 2008. Eight Criteria for practice-based research in the creative and cultural industries. Art, Design and Education in Higher Education, 7.
Specific criteria Biggs & Buchler, 2008
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• Image and text
• Form and content
• Rhetoric
• Role of Experience (or practice)
Question Answer
Methods
Discipline specific
audience
BIGGS, M. & BUCHLER, D. 2008. Eight Criteria for practice-based research in the creative and cultural industries. Art, Design and Education in Higher Education, 7.
Specific criteria Biggs & Buchler, 2008
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• Image and text
• Form and content
• Rhetoric
• Role of Experience (or practice)
Question Answer
Methods
Discipline specific
audience
BIGGS, M. & BUCHLER, D. 2008. Eight Criteria for practice-based research in the creative and cultural industries. Art, Design and Education in Higher Education, 7.
Specific criteria Biggs & Buchler, 2008
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• Image and text
• Form and content
• Rhetoric
• Role of Experience (or practice)
Question Answer
Methods
Discipline specific
audience
This does not mean there is only ONE logic of enquiry in Urbanism
BIGGS, M. & BUCHLER, D. 2008. Eight Criteria for practice-based research in the creative and cultural industries. Art, Design and Education in Higher Education, 7.
Specific criteria Biggs & Buchler, 2008
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programme of the TU Delft
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1. (Working) title and explanatory subtitle
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1. (Working) title and explanatory subtitle
2.Colophon! (we need to know the details: your name, e-mail address, who are your mentors, your studio, etc...)
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1. (Working) title and explanatory subtitle
2.Colophon! (we need to know the details: your name, e-mail address, who are your mentors, your studio, etc...)
3. INTRODUCTION (summary, similar to an abstract in a paper. Remember you have to be crystal clear here, because this piece of text is supposed to “hook” the reader and show them why your project is worth reading)
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1. (Working) title and explanatory subtitle
2.Colophon! (we need to know the details: your name, e-mail address, who are your mentors, your studio, etc...)
3. INTRODUCTION (summary, similar to an abstract in a paper. Remember you have to be crystal clear here, because this piece of text is supposed to “hook” the reader and show them why your project is worth reading)
4. A Description of the Problem and a Problem Statement(Alternatively, you can describe the Context and then introduce a problem)
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5. Aims of the research and design project (what do youwant to achieve with this design and research project?)
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5. Aims of the research and design project (what do youwant to achieve with this design and research project?)
6. Research question(s): What do you have to answer inorder to achieve your aim IN A SPATIALLY RELATEDFRAMEWORK?
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5. Aims of the research and design project (what do youwant to achieve with this design and research project?)
6. Research question(s): What do you have to answer inorder to achieve your aim IN A SPATIALLY RELATEDFRAMEWORK?
7.AND/OR PROJECT OBJECTIVES! (the objectives youwant to achieve, with the information you have collectedpreliminarily or was given to you by your studio)
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5. Aims of the research and design project (what do youwant to achieve with this design and research project?)
6. Research question(s): What do you have to answer inorder to achieve your aim IN A SPATIALLY RELATEDFRAMEWORK?
7.AND/OR PROJECT OBJECTIVES! (the objectives youwant to achieve, with the information you have collectedpreliminarily or was given to you by your studio)
8. Sub-research questions (what questions do you haveto answer in order to clarify the underlying elements ofthe main research question?)
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9.Methodology
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9.MethodologyYes, Methodology. Here, methodology refers to the critical andstructured description of the steps you are going to take in orderto answer your research questions WITHIN A THEORETICALFRAMEWORK (otherwise, we are talking loose methods)
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9.MethodologyYes, Methodology. Here, methodology refers to the critical andstructured description of the steps you are going to take in orderto answer your research questions WITHIN A THEORETICALFRAMEWORK (otherwise, we are talking loose methods)
Tip: you almost always start with a literature review.
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9.MethodologyYes, Methodology. Here, methodology refers to the critical andstructured description of the steps you are going to take in orderto answer your research questions WITHIN A THEORETICALFRAMEWORK (otherwise, we are talking loose methods)
Tip: you almost always start with a literature review.
10.Expected products and deliverables
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9.MethodologyYes, Methodology. Here, methodology refers to the critical andstructured description of the steps you are going to take in orderto answer your research questions WITHIN A THEORETICALFRAMEWORK (otherwise, we are talking loose methods)
Tip: you almost always start with a literature review.
10.Expected products and deliverables
11.Societal and Scientific relevance
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12.The ethical dimension (ethical problemsarising in your work)
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12.The ethical dimension (ethical problemsarising in your work)
13.Time-schedule
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12.The ethical dimension (ethical problemsarising in your work)
13.Time-schedule
14. Key words
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12.The ethical dimension (ethical problemsarising in your work)
13.Time-schedule
14. Key words
15.(Preliminary) Literature (in the CORRECTformat: HARVARD!)
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But how do I start?
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But how do I start?
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What about the title?
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What about the title?
•Urbanism on Track:improving the design ofpublic spaces using inputfrom new trackingtechnologies. The case ofDelft, The Netherlands.
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What about the title?
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What about the title?
1. (Working) Title: Sexy/Intriguing/catching title + explicative sub-title.
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A title should...
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A title should...•Hook the reader. You want the reader to be
intrigued and curious
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A title should...•Hook the reader. You want the reader to be
intrigued and curious
•Inform the reader about the theme or the directionof the study/the population concerned/the timeframe
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A title should...•Hook the reader. You want the reader to be
intrigued and curious
•Inform the reader about the theme or the directionof the study/the population concerned/the timeframe
•Inform the reader about the target place or the area
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A title should...•Hook the reader. You want the reader to be
intrigued and curious
•Inform the reader about the theme or the directionof the study/the population concerned/the timeframe
•Inform the reader about the target place or the area
•Give some idea about possible results or solutions.Alternatively, give an idea about the direction youwant to take.
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The title
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The title
•Urban Vitality: Exploring centralityconditions in Dutchnew towns: Almere,Zoetermeer andHoofddorp.
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The title
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The title
•Urban conditions for creativity: What arethe spatial elementsthat express theconcept of knowledgecity??
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A title shouldn’t..
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A title shouldn’t..
•Be too mystifying (mysterious)
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A title shouldn’t..
•Be too mystifying (mysterious)
•Mislead the reader
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A title shouldn’t..
•Be too mystifying (mysterious)
•Mislead the reader
•Be too long
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A title shouldn’t..
•Be too mystifying (mysterious)
•Mislead the reader
•Be too long
•Consist only of sexy elementswithout explanation
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Playing in the garden of good & evil: buildings, gardens and streets as
elements for the comprehension of the
sublimity of life in the urban environment*
* This is a research and design project about redesign of modernist neighbourhoods in North-western Europe, having Zoetermeer as main
case study
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Reduce UHI effect by urban geometry adjusting in
Beijing: search for community scale design
principle in the topographic and climatology context of
Beijing**This is a project about reducing urban heat effect, having Beijing as
the main case.
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How to achieve integrated urbanisation in the urban periphery with the top-
down project-based national science park context, to
avoid fragmented and dual development?
*This is a project about upgrading urbanisation in Chinese urban peripheries
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What about by creating a file with all the headings?
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C a s e s t u d y N i e u w - D o r d r e c h timproving local livability within the perspective of regional transition
Thesis plan20/07/11
Thomas Paul1181181 | [email protected]
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The Problem Statement
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The Problem Statement
The problem statement provides the context for the research study and typically generates QUESTIONS and OBJECTIVES which the research hopes to answer (objective of the research) and the design hopes to solve (objective of the design)
In considering whether or not to move forward with a research project, you will generally spend some time considering the problem.
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In your research project, the statement of the problem is the first part of the proposal to be read [apart from the title and the abstract, if you decide to have one]. The problem statement should "hook" the reader and establish a persuasive context for what follows.
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You need to be able to clearly answer the question: "what is the problem"? and "why is this problem worth my attention"? (this helps you define the RELEVANCE)
At the same time, the problem statement limits scope by focusing on some variables and not others. It also provides an opportunity for you to demonstrate why these variables are important.
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It is also important to be able to make your problem ”transferable”. Is it possible that the answers and solutions you find can be used somewhere else (even if variations?)
Transferability (in place of generalizability)
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MOST IMPORTANT, your problemmust have some connection withurban design, spatial planning orlandscape. This means that theproblem you want to analyse hassome connection with SPACE(FGS*)! (*For God’s Sake!)
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Pertinence
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Pertinence
•Stating that China is industrialisingquickly is not a “pertinent” problem(this is not a problem and anyway,everybody knows that!).
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Pertinence
•Stating that China is industrialisingquickly is not a “pertinent” problem(this is not a problem and anyway,everybody knows that!).
•Stating that the rapid industrialisationof China is producing massive urbangrowth and mass migration fromrural areas towards cities IS!
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Pertinence
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Pertinence
•Stating that the Delta Metropolisneeds to be defended from rising sealevels is not as pertinent as...
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Pertinence
•Stating that the Delta Metropolisneeds to be defended from rising sealevels is not as pertinent as...
•Stating that the Delta Metropolisneeds to reconcile urbanisation withthe strengthening of its water defencesin order to create a more harmonicliving and productive environment.
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Description of the problem (you can use this as introduction to your research questions and
objective)
A clear and interesting statement of the problem at hand, in the form of:
The Problem Statement
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Description of the problem (you can use this as introduction to your research questions and
objective)
A clear and interesting statement of the problem at hand, in the form of:
The Problem Statement
A value, a belief or a fact
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Description of the problem (you can use this as introduction to your research questions and
objective)
A clear and interesting statement of the problem at hand, in the form of:
The Problem Statement
A value, a belief or a fact
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Description of the problem (you can use this as introduction to your research questions and
objective)
A clear and interesting statement of the problem at hand, in the form of:
The Problem Statement
A value, a belief or a fact
ButHowever,AlthoughIn contrast
In spite of
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Description of the problem (you can use this as introduction to your research questions and
objective)
A clear and interesting statement of the problem at hand, in the form of:
The Problem Statement
A value, a belief or a fact
ButHowever,AlthoughIn contrast
In spite of
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Description of the problem (you can use this as introduction to your research questions and
objective)
A clear and interesting statement of the problem at hand, in the form of:
The Problem Statement
A value, a belief or a fact A fact, results from investigation
ButHowever,AlthoughIn contrast
In spite of
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Example
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Example
Utrech city and municipality is the capital and most populous city of the Dutch
province of Utrecht. It is located in the eastern corner of the Randstad
conurbation, and is the fourth largest city of the Netherlands with a population
of 312,634 on 1 Jan 2011. It is a nodal location for many kinds of transportation
modes. The city also has a high pool of knowledge workers and a rich history,
which makes it a logical choice of large Dutch companies to locate.
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Example
Utrech city and municipality is the capital and most populous city of the Dutch
province of Utrecht. It is located in the eastern corner of the Randstad
conurbation, and is the fourth largest city of the Netherlands with a population
of 312,634 on 1 Jan 2011. It is a nodal location for many kinds of transportation
modes. The city also has a high pool of knowledge workers and a rich history,
which makes it a logical choice of large Dutch companies to locate.
HOWEVER...
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ExampleAccording to Priemus (2008)*, Utrecht has lost most of its competitiveness to Amsterdam and Rotterdam, because it is not conveniently connected to global circuits. In spatial terms, this means that international infrastructures bypass the city. The inhabitants of Utrecht do not profit from rapid train connections (the high speed line does not stop in the city), the international airport of Schiphol is relatively far away and the congestion of motor roads makes it difficult for trucks coming from Germany or Belgium to use the city as a exchange point.
* This is not an example drawn from real life.
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The Problem Statement
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Another question arises: is your problemMANAGEABLE within the scope of spatial planningand design?
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Another question arises: is your problemMANAGEABLE within the scope of spatial planningand design?
Is your problem manageable within the scope of theMasters Course of the TU Delft? (meaning: can youresearch and find design solutions for that problemwithin the framework given by the University)?
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The Research Question
• The MAIN research question (there might be more than one) concerns the main elements of the problems statement that you want to tackle in your research and design project (therefore, we stick to spatial related features. Urban regulations and planning laws are not spatial, but they are certainly spatially related!):
• Example: How to improve the competitiveness of Utrecht using its unique geographical position and nodal functions as leverage for development?
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Sub-research questionsSub research questions are questions that aim to answer underlying elements of your main research question. They might help you define your research strategy by highlighting what are elements you need to know to answer your research question.
Example:
1. How is city competitiveness related to physical connectivity?
2. What are spatial/ geographical advantages of Utrecht?
3. How is the city of Utrecht performing in the Randstad?
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Thank you for watching
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This presentation was prepared by Roberto Rocco of the Chair Spatial Planning and Strategy of the Department of Urbanism,
Tu Delft. For more information please write: [email protected]
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