12813 (v.3) Design Research Methods 691

Area:

Department of Design

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Tutorial:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Equivalent(s):

300707 (v.2) X4601 Methods of Design Research or any previous version

Syllabus:

Where a formal lecture series addressing such areas as questionnaires, surveys, using the library, using and accessing electronic data bases, internet, using the media, report writing and presentation methods. The student undertaking this unit will be required to identify, research, present and produce a written report of 3000 words on their research methods used and their experiences relevant to their proposed final Design Project 692.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Identified and articulated professional experiences and issues confronted during their project research. Formulated and presented their research findings and research methodologies. Utilised electronic medium for sourcing and researching information. Competency in developing and or using surveys, interviews and questionnaires to source research information. Produced a sound and comprehensive research bibliography. Determined appropriate researchmethods applicable to their chosen area of research. Demonstrated the ability to engage interest, support and access to information relevant to the students chosen field of design inquiry.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Kumar. R. (1996), Research Methodology, A Step by Step Guide for Beginners. Australia, Longman. Phillips. E. M. and Pugh. D. S. (1992), How to get a Ph.D. Philadelphia, Open University Press Milton Keynes. Evans. D. (1995), How to Write a Better Thesis or Report. Australia, Melbourne University Press. Cohen, Louis and Manion, Lawrence. (1985), Research Methods in Education. 3rd ed. London, Croon Helm. Leedy. P. D. (1989), Practical Research. 4th ed. New York, Macmillan. Bell. Judith. (1993), Doing Your Research Project. 2nd ed. UK, Open University Press. Henninger. M. (1997), Don't Just Surf, Effective Research Strategies for the NET. Australia, University of NSW.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Oral Presentation 20%, 3,000 word Report 80%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	BPI Intern'l Group S'pore	Term 1	Y
2004	BPI Intern'l Group S'pore	Term 2	Y
2004	BPI Intern'l Group S'pore	Term 3	Y
2004	BPI Intern'l Group S'pore	Term 4	Y