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Architectural Research: Develop a Research Plan
Research Methods
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Architectural Research Methods by
ISBN: 1118418514Publication Date: 2013 -
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ISBN: 0470601736Publication Date: 2012 -
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ISBN: 0393731847Publication Date: 2006 -
Landscape Architecture Research by
ISBN: 9780470564172Publication Date: 2011 -
Research Methods for Architecture by
ISBN: 1780677537Publication Date: 2016
Develop a research plan
Develop your research topic.
What are the key concepts of your topic? Can you broaden or narrow your focus? Consider focusing on one or more of the following:
- time period
- place
- specific event
- specific people
Does your topic overlap other subject areas such as anthropology, geography or political science?
Think of 2- 3 questions that you will need to explore.
- Think about the history of your topic, and its categories.
- Who are the key people? What did they do? Why did it happen?
Under each question, think about the following aspects:
- What do you already know about your topic or issue?
- What do you need to learn to better understand your topic or issue?
- What kind of information resource might provide the answer to these questions?
Consider your audience.
- Who will read your paper?
- Why will it be of interest to them?
- What will be new to them?