Thesis

Module Code: DES 604

Year of Study: 2nd
Semester: 4th

Prepared by:

Ar. A.F.M.Mohiuddin Akhand

Ar. Aleya Nasrin
Ar.M.Ameenul Haque
Lecture 01
Week 01
The role of research is to provide a
method for obtaining those answers
by inquiringly studying the facts,
within the parameters of the scientific
method.
(Leedy, 1993)
 Realm of data

Absolute
Secondary Primary truth Light of truth
data data strengthen the data

Researcher
Impermeable barrier

Aleya nasrin: The structure of inquiry in research

Provide a general background and
to develop understandings, abilities
and skills to
 conduct research
 apply research, and
 critically appreciate completed
researches
Lecture 02
Week 02
SELECTION AND FORMULATION
OF A RESEARCH PROBLEM
 Selecting a topic for Research

Features of a suitable research problem

 problem be of great interest to the researcher
 problem should be significant
 researcher should be able to obtain the information required
 researcher should be able to draw conclusions related to the problem
 researcher should be able to state the problem clearly and concisely
“The formulation of a problem is often more essential than its solution”

A. Einstein and L. Infeld

 Discovering a concrete problem on this
particular field which is in need of
solution
 First hand observation
 Literature survey
 Discussion
Lecture 03
Week 03
Types of Research

Major types of research

 Historical
 Qualitative
 Correlation
 Experimental
Other types of research
• Action research
• System analysis
• Evaluation research
Interpretive- Historical Research
General Characteristics of Interpretive- Historical research Strategy
Data/ Evidence
Identification/ Organization
Evaluation
Narration
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH STRATEGY
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH STRATEGY
• An Emphasis On Natural Setting
• A Focus On Interpretation And Meaning
• A Focus On How The Respondent Make Sense
Of Their Won Circumstances
• The Use Of Multiple Tactics
Lecture 04
Week 04
CORRELATIONAL RESEARCH STRATEGY
General Characteristics of Correlational research Strategy
1.A focus on Naturally occurring Patterns
2.The measurement of specific variables
3.The use of statistics to clarify patterns of relationship
Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Research
General Characteristics of Experimental and Quasi-
Experimental research Strategy

• The Use of a Treatment, or Independent Variable

• The Measurement of One or More out come variables
• The Designation of a Unit of Assignment
• The Use of a Comparison or Control Group
• A Focus on Causality
Lecture 05
Week 05
Terminology of Research

• Concepts
• Statements
• Symbols
• Terms
Field Work
Literature Survey

Formulation of
Research Question/ Project
Lecture 06
Week 06
Having the problem one has to proceed
it into several interrelated steps
 Formulation of hypothesis
 Originate a Concept
 Indicators (working definition)
 Methods
 Data collection
 Relating the findings to other
knowledge
 Summary
 Overall research design

setting

investigation

experience literature

research
question

Research
proposal
Lecture 07
Week 07
Presentation of a Research proposal
Lecture 08
Week 08
Sequence of a presentation

• Part 01 Statement of the problem

• Part 02 Introduction to the research topic
• Part 03 Formulation of research area
• Part 04 Aim, Objective & Methodology

Preliminary Assessment 01
Week 10
on
Presentation of Research proposal
Lecture 09
Week 09
Methodology

• Step 01 Literature Survey

• Step 02 Analysis
• Step 03 Examination (Find out the research strategy)
• Step 04 Field work
Discussion on
Primary source
Secondary source

Different kinds of secondary source.

The effectual source

Lecture 10
Week 10
 Preliminary Assessment 01
on
Presentation of Research proposal
Lecture 11
Week 11
 QUESTIONNAIRE

•A QUESTIONNAIRE IS A SERIES OF
QUESTIONS ON A TOPIC ABOUT WHICH
RESPONDENT’S OPINION ARE SOUGHT.
•GATHER INFORMATION ABOUT PEOPLE’S
BELIEFS, ATTITUDES, VALUES, AND
BEHAVIOR
•SELF-ADMINISTERED OR USED DURING AN
INTERVIEW

Preliminary Assessment 02
Week 12
on
Final Presentation of Research proposal
Lecture 12
Week 12
Final Presentation of Research proposal
Lecture 13
Week 13
 A short restatement of the design brief.
OR
A short restatement of groundwork need for development of the proposal.
Submission of Abstract & aim and objective
Lecture 14
Week 14
 Sketches showing the initial concept development.
Sketch model of 3D investigations into form and function.
OR
A graphical justification of how the proposed proposal is to be utilized
Prepare a table of contents
Lecture 15
Week 15
Evidence of some aspect of testing the concepts.
OR
Materials and method
Lecture 16
Week 16
A graphic explanation of how the proposed
design is to be used.
OR
Findings
Results
Discussion
Lecture 17
Week 17
A graphic explanation of how the proposed design is to be used.
Possible options to solve the problem
OR
Submission of Draft copy 01
of dissertation
Lecture 18
Week 18
A perspective drawing of the proposed interior design.
OR
Discussion on Draft copy 01
Lecture 19
Week 19
 Appropriate sections, elevations and details.
Zoning plan both for the space being promoted
and also the rest of the project that is relevant.
OR
Submission of Draft copy 02
of dissertation
Lecture 20
Week 20
 Technological and material integration plan.
Accurate visualizations of all the proposed interior design.
Story board and / or animation of the design / promotional
release.
OR
A short power point presentation ( 15-20 min maxm / maxm 40
slides) of there systematic investigation on the proposed problem
with all supporting documents
Discussion on Draft copy 02
Lecture 21
Week 21
 Final Presentation
A 15-20 minute power point presentation of the
whole project using all relevant documents.
OR
Final submission
 Thanks

Ar. A.F.M.Mohiuddin Akhand Ar. Aleya Nasrin Ar.M.Ameenul Haque