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What is research?
What is research?
a systematic activity with the goal
of Knowledge
the collection, manipulation and
presentation of Information
What is research?
a systematic activity with the goal
of Knowledge
the collection, manipulation and
presentation of Information
a personal framework for
increasing understanding
Ludwig Wittgenstein
Working in philosophy like working
in architecture - is really more a
working on oneself On ones
way of seeing things
Paul Valery
The more I meditate on my art, the
more I practice it, the more I think
and act, the more I feel my own being
with an even surer delight and
clarity
What is doctoral
research?
an original
and significant
contribution to knowledge
What is doctoral
research?
an original
and significant
contribution to knowledge
which is communicable
What is doctoral
research?
an original
and significant
contribution to knowledge
which is communicable
the sources of which can be retraced
Fields of
ACADEMIC ENQUIRY
SCIENCE
HUMANITIES
Fields of
ACADEMIC ENQUIRY
DESIGN
SCIENCE
HUMANITIES
Characteristic Modes of
Discourse, Development &
Testing
DESIGN
SCIENCE
Math &
Experiment
HUMANITIES
Natural
language
Characteristic Modes of
Discourse, Development &
Testing
Modelling:
(graphic & physical)
DESIGN
SCIENCE
Math
HUMANITIES
Natural
language
Where did
architecture
research begin?
Modelling
DESIGN
SCIENCE
Math
HUMANITIES
Natural
language
Where did
architecture
research begin?
Modelling
DESIGN
SCIENCE
Math
HUMANITIES
Natural
language
architecture
research going?
Where is
Modelling
DESIGN
SCIENCE
Math
HUMANITIES
Natural
language
What is design
research?
is the comparison of designs
T. De Jong & Leen van Duin (2000) Ways to Study Design
De Jongs categories of
ways to research design
What is design
research?
Research for Design
Research on/about design
Research by Design
What is design
research?
Research by Design
UK HEFCE
UoA 63 descriptor
& boundaries
fine arts;
curatorship;
Generic
Quality Levels
Quality of
Research Outputs
Significance. The degree to which the work has
enhanced, or is likely to enhance, knowledge,
thinking, understanding and/or practice in its
field.
Originality. The degree to which the work has
developed new formulations or data and/or
initiated new methods and/or forms of
expression.
Rigour. The degree of intellectual precision,
systematic method and/or integrity embodied in
the research.
What is doctoral
research?
an original
and significant
contribution to knowledge
which is communicable
the sources of which can be retraced
What is a
professional doctorate?
Original
Significant
Contribution to Practice
What is a
professional doctorate?
Original
Significant
Contribution to Practice
Doctoral level but not equivalent to
PhD
What is a
professional doctorate?
Original
Significant
Contribution to Practice
Doctoral level but not equivalent to
PhD
May be more prized by
industrial/professional employers
What is design
research?
Research for Design
Research on/about design
Research by Design
Brainstorming scenario:
for ALL
groups
a design team is proposing a very
tall building for the local town
centre. Concern is anticipated
regarding its impact on views
across the city and on sun, light
and wind on the neighbouring
buildings and public spaces.
Brainstorming scenario:
RED Group: Design FOR Research
Brainstorming scenario:
ORANGE Group: Research ON
Design
Brainstorming scenario:
BLUE Group: Design BY Research