Module Details
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Title RESEARCH METHODS IN ARCHITECTURE
Code ARCH480
Coordinator Dr AP Crompton
Architecture
Andrew.Crompton@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2017-18 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

This module examines key skills needed to prepare a written dissertation in architecture. It consists of a series of lectures, seminars and exercises, and staff and final year student presentations about their own research and dissertation preparation and methods, with the overall aim of assisting students to select, define and launch their dissertation projects.


Learning Outcomes

Topics include:

How to identify a topic and understand the stages of developing and conducting a research project.

An introduction to a variety of research methods used in architectural research.

How to set up and manage a research project.

How to use bibliographies, referencing, citations and quotations.

Understanding the principles of preparing and performing an effective oral presentation.

In terms of the ARB/RIBA Criteria, the module primarily address Graduate Attributes GA2.1 and GA2.4 and secondarily General Criteria GC1.3 and GC2.3.


Syllabus
1  1
  • Subject selection and definition
  • Research methodologies
  • Library search techniques
  • Drawing up a Bibliography
  • Referencing conventions
  • Structuring a dissertation
  • Assessing Research Bids

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture -

Seminar -


Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24

 12

         36
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 114
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  800-1000 words  Semester 2  20  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 1 There is no reassessment opportunity,  
Coursework  2000-3000 words  Semester 2  80  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 2 There is no reassessment opportunity, Notes (applying to all assessments) Poster Written dissertation/thesis proposal following approved format.  

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
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