Primary readings: Architectural Research Methods, 2nd Edition by Linda N. Groat and David Wang
The Craft of Research, Fourth Edition by Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, Joseph M. Williams, Joseph Bizup and William T. FitzGerald
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Special Problems in Architecture Research Methods 2020 Fall Semester ARCH 5301-003 Online T R 3:30-4:50 pm Associate Professor Robert D. Perl, AIA, LEED AP |
| Texas Tech University College of Architecture Robert D. Perl 5301 | updated 12/08/2020 |
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College of Architecture COVID document
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TTU Catalog 5301. Special Problems in Architecture (3). Prerequisite: College approval. Individual study projects in architecture of special interest to students. May be repeated for credit. Section 003: Research Methods |
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Primary readings: Architectural Research Methods, 2nd Edition by Linda N. Groat and David Wang The Craft of Research, Fourth Edition by Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, Joseph M. Williams, Joseph Bizup and William T. FitzGerald |
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Course Description ARCH 5301 Section 003, Research Methods, addresses methods of research through multiple experiences of reading, discussing, and writing. This course positions research methods within the discipline of architecture, explores the role of research within the profession of architecture, and considers research as a component of design process. The course will make students more conscious of their current research methods and communications skills and assist them in developing new abilities in these areas. After defining research and methods and placing them in context, the course will delve into a comprehensive set of seven research strategies: Historical Research, Qualitative Research, Correlational Research, Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Research, Simulation Research, Logical Argumentation, and Case Studies and Combined Strategies. Multiple tactics for each research strategy will be studied. The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) describes Research and Investigative Skills as two of their Student Performance Criteria. "C.1 Research: Understanding of the theoretical and applied research methodologies..." and "A.3 Investigative Skills: Ability to gather, assess, record, ...evaluate..." |
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Student Learning Objectives ▪ Increase understanding of the role of research in "future design practice" and "knowledge of the discipline for the benefit of society" ▪ Increase abilities to discover, read critically, interpret, evaluate, and conduct research ▪ Increase abilities to interpret, organize, and analyze data and precedents to create useful information ▪ Increase abilities to communicate research methods and results ▪ Increase abilities to write, edit, and rewrite ▪ Increase understanding of research in evidence-based design methods |
College of Architecture Mission Statement |
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NAAB Student Performance Criteria (2014) C.1 Research: Understanding of the theoretical and applied research methodologies and practices used during the design process. A.3 Investigative Skills: Ability to gather, assess, record, and comparatively evaluate relevant information and performance in order to support conclusions related to a specific project or assignment. |
NAAB 2014 Conditions NAAB 2014 Conditions for Accreditation (pdf) Pages 15-18. Foxit Reader download Adobe Reader download |
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NAAB Criteria secondary topics (2014) A.1 Professional Communication Skills A.2 Design Thinking Skills A.4 Architectural Design Skills A.6 Use of Precedents A.8 Cultural Diversity and Social Equity B.1 Pre-Design C.2 Integrated Evaluations and Decision-Making Design Process D.1 Stakeholder Roles in Architecture D.5 Professional Conduct |
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NAAB lists 8 Criteria in Realm A: Critical Thinking and Representation, 10 Criteria in Realm B: Building Practices, Technical Skills, and Knowledge, 3 Criteria in Realm C: Integrated Architectural Solutions, and 5 Criteria in Realm D: Professional Practice. |
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Teaching Methods Most weeks of the semester will have a similar sequence of activities. Before every class, each student will study an assigned reading and identify several of the author's important ideas. During class, every student will first discuss the author’s perceived intentions, and then explore implications of those topics with more speculative discussion. After Thursday's class, each student will continue to think about those topics via writing and their personal interpretation. Class periods will utilize multiple active-learning modes. A Seminar format will be used regularly to discuss the required readings and demonstrate rigorous critical thinking. A Lecture will be given occasionally where students listen and construct personal understanding. Questions are always welcome. One-on-one interaction during office hours or by appointment is encouraged. |
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Evaluation Deliverables: · Weekly written assignments · Daily classroom participation · Final Exam Assessments: Evidence of learning in the form of three sentences of thoughtful student-generated "author's important ideas" for each reading. Evidence of learning in the form of a thoughtful student-generated "elaboration" paragraph each week. Evidence of learning in the form of a successful Final Exam. Evidence of learning in the form of participation in classroom discussions. |
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Grading Weekly written assignments: 80% (each weighted equally at ~6%) Daily participation: 10% (each weighted equally) Final Exam: 10% Work will be graded A:90-100, B:80-89, C:70-79, D:60-69, F:50-59, or Missing:0. At the discretion of the instructor some work may be graded Pass:100, Fail:50, or Missing:0. All weekly work must be completed and emailed to the instructor on or before the indicated times and dates. Late work will be penalized 10 points per day. |
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Required Texts We will read the entire textbook during the semester. Architectural research methods, second edition by Groat, Linda N ; Wang, David ; 2013 Wiley publisher page TTU Library page Amazon page Barnes & Noble page We will read three chapters during the semester. The Craft of Research, Fourth Edition by Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, Joseph M. Williams, Joseph Bizup and William T. FitzGerald; 2016 U of Chicago Press publisher page TTU Library page Amazon page Barnes & Noble page Other required readings will be distributed as PDFs from the Readings page. |
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Course Requirements Most weeks will follow a Read > Discuss > Write sequence. Before class, after completing the readings, each student will select three of the author's important ideas, write one sentence about each idea, and bring the written sentences to class. During class, we will discuss the readings and refer to these ideas. After Thursday's class, each student will submit their Tuesday and Thursday sentences and write a 300-word elaboration on one of the author's important ideas. During the second half of the semester, after Thursday's class, each student will propose a research project utilizing some of the tactics discussed that week. |
The Classxx webpage will list the required reading and specify details of "the author's important ideas" and the "300-word elaboration on one of the author's important ideas" or "propose a research project utilizing some of the tactics". |
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Students are expected to fully
participate in
each class. The assigned readings must be completed before the
start of class, and each student must be prepared to engage in
meaningful discussion about the readings. During class, electronic and paper-based reading, writing, note taking, and reference materials are permitted and encouraged to the extent they assist learning. Most class sessions will utilize a seminar format. Be prepared to be called upon. Thoughtful participation will increase everyone's learning. |
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"Critique is a method of disciplined,
systematic study of a written or oral discourse. Although critique is
commonly understood as fault finding
and negative judgment,
it can also involve merit recognition,
and in the philosophical tradition it also means a methodical
practice of doubt.
The contemporary sense of critique has been largely influenced by the
Enlightenment critique
of prejudice
and authority,
which championed the emancipation and autonomy from religious and
political authorities. ... critique is never personalized nor ad hominem, but is instead the analyses of the structure of the thought in the content of the item critiqued." |
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| "[More than 10% of class meetings] absences are considered excessive and constitute cause for having the student drop the class or receive a grade of 'F', or 'I' when appropriate." | College of Architecture Attendance Policy |
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Academic Integrity |
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| All assignments submitted for grading shall be the exclusive work of the individual student unless collaboration is explicitly called for by an assignment. | This semester, no collaborative assignments are planned for this course. |
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| Schedule |
| Before Class | During Class | After Class | |
| Read: Syllabus; Wikipedia | Aug 25 | Class01: The Class; Research Methods |
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| Read: Till; BCW 4 | Aug 27 |
Class02: Three Myths; A Problem |
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| Read: G+W 1 | Sep 1 |
Class03: Scope |
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Class04: |
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| Read: G+W 2 | Sep 8 |
Class05: Does Design Equal Research? |
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Class06: |
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| Read: G+W 3 | Sep 15 |
Class07: Research Quality |
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| Sep 17 | Class08: | Page04 | |
| Read: G+W 4 | Sep 22 |
Class09: What's Your Purpose? |
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| Sep 24 | Class10: | Page05 | |
| Read: G+W 5 | Sep 29 |
Class11: What's Your Question? |
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| Oct 1 | Class12: | Page06 | |
| Read: BCW 7 | Oct 6 |
Class13: Making Good Arguments |
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| Read: BCW 17 | Oct 8 | Class14: Telling Your Story Clearly | Page07 |
| Read: G+W 6 | Oct 13 |
Class15: Historical Research |
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| Oct 15 | Class16: | Page08 | |
| Read: G+W 7 | Oct 20 |
Class17: Qualitative
Research |
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| Oct 22 | Class18: | Page09 | |
| Read: G+W 8 | Oct 27 | Class19: Correlational Research |
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| Oct 29 | Class20: | Page10 | |
| Read: G+W 9 | Nov 3 | Class21: Experimental and Quasi-Experimental | |
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| Read: G+W 10 | Nov 10 | Class23: Simulation Research |
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| Nov 12 | Class24: | Page12 | |
| Read: G+W 11 | Nov 17 | Class25: Logical Argumentation |
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| Nov 19 | Class26: | Page13 | |
| Read: G+W 12 | Nov 24 | Class27: Case Studies and Combined Strat. |
Page14 (optional) |
| Nov 26 | Thanksgiving | ||
| Read: | Dec 1 | Class28: | |
| Dec 8 | Final Exam |
Final: 4:30 -7:00 pm |
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Declaration of Commitment to Learning
I declare my commitment to learn at the ____ level in ARCH 5301 Special Problems in Architecture, 2020 Fall Semester. I understand this requires a corresponding investment of consistent efforts to: ▪ motivate myself to learn, ▪ focus on learning during all class hours, ▪ concentrate on processes as well as products, ▪ read, reread, and study thoroughly all course materials, ▪ participate meaningfully in discussions and critiques, ▪ work effectively on writing, editing, and rewriting, and ▪ approach architecture education with an open mind. ___________________________________________________ signature date |
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