spring 2006
ARC 386:
Research Design: Thesis and Master Design Study Preparation
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to prepare advanced students for the Master Design Study, MS Thesis, or PhD Dissertation proposal. The seminar begins with the assumption that design can be research and that research requires design. Although most students are very able to imagine compelling questions for design and research, many find it difficult to refine the question to manageable scope, identify the variables at play, create a research program, order the precedent study or data collection process, and interpret the sometimes odd data found. Seminar participants will assist each other to critically evaluate research options. Each student will present a progress report of their evolving research project twice during the term—the first time as a speculation, the second time in the polished format required by the GSC.