Literature Review (Submission) – Mod 3 - Week 11

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Fall 2022 RESEARCH METHODS FOR ARTISTS & DESIGNERS

Dr. Luisa Menano

Maria.luisamenano@zu.ac.ae
 Proposed Research Topic Viability (your potential senior
DUE 19
TH
project idea)
NOVEMBER
Literature Review – what is it?

• General Resources (books/articles) provided by instructor related to

your major
• Your own choice of article that is directly related to your proposed
research topic

Appendices

• Appendix 1: Glossary of Key Terms (5 key words that will identify

your project)
• Appendix 2: Timeline (Start now and work out how long you have till
your Senior project is due – use that time to develop your timeline.

Mindmaps – (the mindmaps you have already done)

PROPOSED RESEARCH TOPIC What do you think you MIGHT like
(VIABILITY):
to research for your senior project?

Have you looked through catalogs of

previous projects? Did you visit the
senior show?

A = “Excellent presentation of a
viable research topic and/or related
research question.”
 Review the presentation – What is a Literature Review
LITERATURE
REVIEW
800-1000 words max

Write a draft – use the update form to get started

Introduction

Body of Review
• Use at least 2 articles or 1 book from the choices in “Majors Resources” for your major
• THEN Find one other source that connects your topic idea & your major (ask for help if
needed)

Conclusion

If you want feedback on your submission make an appointment on ARM

to meet me at least 1 week before submission is DUE

A = “Excellent and accurate summary of the literature reviewed indicating

how and why it supports your research topic proposal. Fully cited.”
APPENDICE
S
Appendices are usually used to provide
supporting information to a project proposal
or report

Appendix 1: Glossary of Key Terms

• 5 key words that will identify your project

Appendix 2: Timeline

• Start now and work out how long you have till your
Senior project is due – use that time to develop your
timeline.

A= “Excellent well researched and planned

appendices.”
TIMELINE EXAMPLE
 MINDMAPS
These mindmaps were an exercise to start thinking
See MIRO: https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVOTWFpr0=/
about your interests, strengths and passions.

A start to thinking about who can help you and

where you can go for more information.

Review the mindmaps you submitted in the

discussion boards

Finish or add to any that are not complete

• Drag and drop BOTH files into the submission at the SAME TIME

Submit this file WITH the Literature review file

A= “Excellent detailed funneling mindmaps

submitted.”
RUBRIC
TEMPLATE  Cover page:
Name; ID; Class ART221-00…
Literature Review
 Proposed Topic for possible Senior project
Topic Title & if you have a research Question put it in.
Topic + 1 sentence explanation
 Literature Review
Introduction; Body text discussing all sources reviewed;
Conclusion
 Appendices
 Remember to also submit the mindmaps in the same
submission –Drag and drop BOTH files (lit review and
mindmaps into the same submission space on BB)
 NAME YOUR FILES:
Your name.221 lit review
Your name.221 mindmaps