Unity University

College of Engineering and Computational Sciences

Department of Architecture and Urban Planning

The Implication of Aluminum Cladding on Commercial Buildings inAddis

Ababa: the case of Bole road from Millennium hall to Alem Cinema

BSc Thesis
This thesis is submitted to College of Engineering and Computational Sciences, Department of
Architecture and Urban Planning of Unity University for partial fulfillment of all requirements of
Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Urban Planning.

BY
Name / ID. No. / Mobile/ E-Mail

Advisor:
Tewedros G/Tsadik

June 2019
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Declaration

I declare that, this thesis prepared for the partial fulfillment of all the requirements for the degree
of Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Urban Planning entitled “Topic Of Your Thesis” is
My original research work prepared in an effort with the close advice and guidance of my
adviser. I also declare that this thesis has not been presented in any university and all sources that
I have used or quoted have been indicated and acknowledged by means of complete references.

Name of candidates Signature Date

Name ___________________ _________________

Certification

Here with I state that Name has carried out this research work on the topic entitled “Topic Of
Your Thesis” under my supervision and it is sufficient for the partial fulfillment for the award of
BSc degree in Architecture and Urban Planning.

Tewedros G/Tsadik
Signature: _____________________
Date: _________________________

Approved by board of examiners

Name _________________ _______________

Advisor/ Internal Examiner Signature Date

Tewedros G/Tsadik _________________ _______________

Advisor/ Internal Examiner Signature Date

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Abstract

Project summary / abstract: - A summary or abstract of the objectives and accomplishments.

Typically 1 page long. Although it appears first, plan on writing the abstract last. The abstract is
the hardest part of the thesis to write, and it is the part most readers of the thesis will read it first.
The abstract should be very well written. It should be clear, easy to read, and to‐the point. The
abstract conveys the most important messages regarding your project, such as: what you set out
to do? How did you do it? What results were obtained? You will have a much better shot at
writing a good abstract after you have completed all the other parts of the thesis.
 What Is Usually Included in an Abstract?
o a title identical to the title of the thesis
o the main topic of the thesis
o the purpose of the thesis
o the methods used to research information
o further sub-sections within the thesis
o results, conclusions, or recommendations
 Length of Abstracts
o 150–350 words should be enough for an abstract for a bachelor’s or
master’s thesis, but you can check with your thesis supervisor.

 A Simple Abstract Structure:- A short abstract can be a single paragraph. Or

you can divide your abstract into short paragraphs:
o First paragraph: state what the thesis is about, give a simple statement of
aims and methods
o Second paragraph: explain the structure of the thesis and say something
about the content
o Third paragraph: give a concluding statement, including a short summary
of the results

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Acknowledgment

Your Acknowledgement

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The following Table of Contents is mandatory.
1.1. General TOC: listing chapters, sections, and subsections to the lowest levels.
1.2. List of figures.
1.3. List of tables.
2. The page numbers in each TOC should be hyperlinked to their targets (sections, figures,
tables). Hyperlinked page numbers should work even in a PDF format document. If you are
using Microsoft Word/Open Office Writer then strongly recommend using the TOC generation
tool.

List of figures Page

Figure 1. Name of Figure and Source …………………………………………………................ 10

List of tables
Table 1. Name of Table and Source......................................................................................... 24

List of graph
Graph 1. Name of Graph and Source.................................................................................... 28

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Acronyms

The following sections are highly desirable, because they greatly improve the readability of the
thesis.

1. Glossary of terms.
2. List of abbreviations.

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Table of Contents
Declaration .................................................................................................................................... ii
Certification................................................................................................................................... ii
Approved by board of examiners ................................................................................................ iii
Abstract......................................................................................................................................... iv
Acknowledgment ........................................................................................................................... v
List of figures ................................................................................................................................ vi
List of Tables................................................................................................................................ vi
List of Graph ................................................................................................................................. vi
Acronyms ..................................................................................................................................... vii
Chapter one .................................................................................................................................... 1
1, Introduction................................................................................................................................ 1

ETC…………..

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Chapter 1

Introduction: - The main goal of your introduction is to identify a problem that is worthy of
investigation. It must also provide some idea of your research goals and approach to research.
Specific objectives can be introduced in the introduction chapter or they can be saved for later
after you’ve provided additional background on the topic and state of the current research and its
gaps. The Introductory chapter often concludes with a summary of the organization of the thesis,
including identification of the general content of specific chapters and appendices. It should be
noted that the objectives of your research define the OUTCOME, i.e. what will be learned. They
are not a statement of the approach or tasks that are required to meet these objectives.

Remarks can be given in the introduction to the following points:

a. Meaning of the topic
b. Justification of the problem
c. Limitation of the topic or problem respectively
d. Aim of the thesis or analysis respectively
e. Overview of the structure of the thesis
It is recommended to begin by composing the thesis with the introduction (especially the
problem to be discussed) with clearly defined objectives and a methodical and textual approach
and to discuss these with the thesis’ supervisor. Subsequently, a draft of the structure should be
presented. Modifications can take place as work on the thesis progresses.

Research Topic (optional):-

Research Question:-
A research question guides and centers your research. It should be clear and focused, as well as
synthesize multiple sources to present your unique argument. Even if your instructor has given
you a specific assignment, the research question should ideally be something that you are
interested in or care about.

Specifying the research question is the methodological point of departure of scholarly research
in both the natural and social sciences. The research will answer the question posed. At an
undergraduate level, the answer to the research question is the thesis statement. The answer to a

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research question will help address a "Research Problem" which is a problem "readers think is
worth solving".

Specifying the research question is one of the first methodological steps the investigator has to
take when undertaking research. The research question must be accurately and clearly defined.

Types and purpose

The research question serves two purposes:
I. It determines where and what kind of research the writer will be looking for and
II. It identifies the specific objectives the study or paper will address.
Therefore, the writer must first identify the type of study (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed)
before the research question is developed.

Research Hypotheses: - A research hypothesis is the statement created by researchers when

they speculate upon the outcome of a research or experiment.

A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon. For a hypothesis to be a scientific

hypothesis, the scientific method requires that one can test it. Scientists generally base scientific
hypotheses on previous observations that cannot satisfactorily be explained with the available
scientific theories. Even though the words "hypothesis" and "theory" are often used
synonymously, a scientific hypothesis is not the same as a scientific theory. A working
hypothesis is a provisionally accepted hypothesis proposed for further research.

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organization of the paper

Problem

Objective of the study and

research questions

Literature review

International Contextual

Pedestrian walk way Case study area

theories

Findings
Pedestrian Elements of pedestrian
walkways

Example Diagram shows the structure thesis paper Conclusion and

design
Typical Types of Pedestrian

By the time the reader has finished reading the Introduction s/he should
have a clear understanding of the problem you set out to address and
how it has been solved.
Chapter 2

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Back ground and Literature Review: - The background and literature review section needs to
provide sufficient fundamental background information about the subject to support your
objectives, hypothesis (or research questions) and methods, and review the pertinent literature
related to the specific problem / hypothesis you are addressing. In Johnson (1991), some of the
questions that you listed that the literature review should be to answer include:-

 What are the fundamental science, math, engineering concepts related to your research
(scope),

 What part of your research work has ever been investigated before and what has not,
(some of this may have been included in the introduction)

 How does your research work relate to that done by others,

 How have others defined/measured/identified the key concepts of your research,

 What data sources have you used or have other researchers used in developing general
explanations for observed variations in a behavior or phenomenon in a concept in your
thesis etc.

The literature review (~30 pages or more) should not be limited to the above questions only.
Ingeniousness and creativity is expected of a graduate student.

The main types of literature reviews are: evaluative, exploratory, and instrumental. A fourth
type, the systematic review, is often classified separately, but is essentially a literature review
focused on a research question, trying to identify, appraise, select and synthesize all high-quality
research evidence and arguments relevant to that question. A meta-analysis is typically a
systematic review using statistical methods to effectively combine the data used on all selected
studies to produce a more reliable result.
Chapter 3
Contextual Analysis and Case Study: -

Case Studies: - As the term Case Study suggests, it is the study of a particular case that is
similar to your topic of design project. Doing a case study will help you understand the various

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aspects that you have to consider while designing. When students begin studying Architecture at
a University, the first thing that they are supposed to become excellent at, is doing
documentation or a case study. It could be a case study of a small village, town, a villa, a bus-
stop, or a high-rise commercial or residential building. A case study is an in-depth investigation
of a single individual, group, incident, or community. Other ways include experiments, surveys,
or analysis of archival information.

Research Methodology: - is the systematic, theoretical analysis of the methods applied to a field
of study. It comprises the theoretical analysis of the body of methods and principles associated
with a branch of knowledge. Typically, it encompasses concepts such as paradigm, theoretical
model, phases and quantitative or qualitative techniques.

A methodology does not set out to provide solutions - it is, therefore, not the same as a method.
Instead, a methodology offers the theoretical underpinning for understanding which method, set
of methods, or so-called “best practices” can be applied to specific case.

Research Methodology includes but not limited:-

 Model (Could include a casual diagram).

 Variables, Unit of analysis, measurement
 Data and Source (If primary data, describe how it will be collected); plus population and
sample, time of data, etc.
 Type of data analysis to be used,
 The aim of each data analysis step.

Expected results and final product (e.g. an Article, a dissertation, a report, a book) (Optional)
Results, findings, discussion of results OR manuscripts. It is best to also reiterate information in
your literature review to help substantiate the findings of your research.

Chapter 4

CONCLUSION This chapter could also be called “Conclusions and Recommendations” or “Conclusions
and Implications.” In general, there should be no new information presented here. It should be a
synthesis of information that you’ve already discussed.

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Work plan (this could be integrated in to the methodology Section)

Appendix

Includes copies of all correspondence, instrumentation, and other written communication used in carrying out the
research.

Includes special lists (i.e., expert panel members, etc.).

Bibliography: - A bibliography is a list of all of the sources you have used (whether referenced or not) in the
process of researching your work. In general, a bibliography should include:

 the authors' names

 the titles of the works
 the names and locations of the companies that published your copies of the sources
 the dates your copies were published
 the page numbers of your sources (if they are part of multi-source volumes)
The bibliography section helps
 To serve as a personal guide to your research
 To justify the worthiness of your research (Conceptual innovation, methodological rigor, and rich,
substantive content) to your thesis committee or funding agency.
 To be clear guide that others could easily follow where they to undertake your research as well as
the three questions the proposal reader will ask:-
I. What are we going to learn from the research that we don’t already know?
II. Why is it worth knowing?
III. How will we know that the conclusions or design proposals are valid and workable?
Time Schedule for thesis;

submission week To Be Notified in the Future

Jury week To Be Notified in the Future

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