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AR40106: Research paper

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2012/3
Follow this link for further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
Follow this link for further information on credits Credits: 12
Follow this link for further information on unit levels Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Follow this link for further information on period slots Period: Semester 1
Follow this link for further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 100%
Follow this link for further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
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Follow this link for further information on unit content Description: Aims:
To provide an opportunity for students to develop their individual research interests through the study of an aspect of the history, theory or practice of architecture in depth, and to present this material primarily in written form. The paper is to take the form of an academic piece of writing structured with a clear argument that reaches a balanced conclusion. The paper should be written as a balanced review of archive material, or as a survey of a building and/or associated products.

Learning Outcomes:
Students who have completed this unit will be able to demonstrate their use of written English and communication skills to present their powers of reasoning and expression in relation to the findings of their research into the agreed topic and their ability to independently define, and critically appraise, their ideas in relation to a design and to the work of others.

Skills:
Independent research; considered response to tutorials; exposition of argumentation in clear, written English.

Content:
The students will be introduced to research methods and their application through formal presentations. The paper is to be on a theme selected by the candidate and agreed to by the unit co-ordinator. It is to be written in English, have a maximum length of 5,000 words, together with a 300 word abstract, and is to be illustrated as necessary. It is to be properly referenced and contain a full bibliography. The paper is to be prepared in the format specified and should be ready for publication. Each student will be required to present their paper in a session open to all students. The paper provides an opportunity to explore research issues that will be further developed in their design studio project.
Follow this link for further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

AR40106 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
  • UEAR-ANM08 : MArch Architecture (Full-time with Thin Sandwich Placements) - Year 2

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.