ARC 15-413 Research Skills.

Integrating Research into Design BArch 2015-20

OUTLINE for DETAILED SYNOPSIS on MAIN TOPIC

(1800-2000 WORDS excl title/Maximum, Times Roman, Point 11, 1.5 spacing)
USE THIS TEMPLATE TO FILL OUT INFORMATION ON YOUR MAIN TOPIC
Change file name to (NameInital-TopicNo_Thesis Topic-Month-Year e.g. GVaidyanathan-1_Riverfront-Dev-Varanasi-May2019)

1. TITLE, KEY WORDS 25 Words

What is your thesis topic; Where is the design located?
The title of your thesis should include your thesis topic and inform where it is located. A sub title that
summarizes the main idea of your thesis can follow.
• Should reflect the objectives of the study and be a true representative of the study.
2. INTRODUCTION 150-200 Words
Why is your topic relevant; who are the main stakeholders in your thesis subject.
OPTIONAL: If focus is on material research or modular design, establish rationale in the Introduction and elaborate in the
Methodology and Outcome section

Should contain brief background of the selected topic.(issues central to your design thesis, historical
and theoretical context), Cultural context -how is the project situated in the context of the culture we
live in; Natural context-region-site-surrounds-climate etc; Technical issues important to your design.
Establish link to annotated bibliography and discuss citations.
• Identify the importance of your design subject, relevance and applicability
• Clearly state the cultural and natural context of your design
3. OBJECTIVES or RESEARCH QUESTION 100 Words
An objective is an intent of what the researcher/student wants to do stated in clear measurable terms.
This could be framed in the form of a question also.
• Purpose, issues and concepts central to your design are captured in an objective
4. METHODOLOGY 200-300 Words
How are you going to conduct your research? This section will contain a study design mentioning
how you plan to collect data relevant to your case studies through site visits, relevant questionnaires.
Research may be by drawings and diagrams (means other than the written word), use of sketchbook.
• Must include name and place where the research work is to be conducted.
• Define duration of your thesis mentioning main activities along with key milestones and dates.
5. LITERATURE REVIEW 650-700 Words
Case Studies through Secondary sources: books, journals and internet sources
6. OUTCOME, SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS 650-700 Words
This section outlines programmatic needs and demands focusing on design outcomes
• What is your design outcome, elaborate on the program and scope of your design (what it
includes) and State limitations that you will be bound by (what it excludes)
7. BIBLIOGRAPHY

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