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DRAFT FORMAT AND STYLE GUIDELINES for BS ARCHITECTURE THESIS
(ARCHITECTRUAL PROJECT/DESIGN PROPOSAL)
A. General Aspects
1. Paper short size white bond paper (8 x 11); 70 - 80gsm or
thicker except for drawings and tables when needed.
2. Paper Margins a. Left - 1.5 b. Right, top, & bottom
1.0
3. Text a. Arial, 12pt, double-spaced and justified b. Chapter
titles Single spaced, capitalized, bold-faced and
centered for Chapter number and title (ALL CAPS & BOLD) c.
Main headings in a Chapter Bold-faced with Each Word
Capitalized except for prepositions and articles that are not
the first word in the headings text.
d. Sub-headings in a Chapter Bold-faced and italicized with Each
Word Capitalized except for prepositions and articles that are not
the first word in the headings text.
4. Indention a. Chapter Title Centered b. Main Heading aligned
with left paper margin c. Main Text
i. First word of paragraph Indent by 0.5 from left margin ii.
Paragraph margins same as left paper margin
d. Sub-text i. Sub-heading titles Indent by 0.5 from left paper
margin ii. Sub-heading text iii. First word of paragraph Indent by
1.0 from left margin iv. Paragraph margins Indent by 0.5 from left
margin
(aligned with sub-heading title) 5. Spacing
a. General document spacing double space b. Chapter Titles
single-spaced c. Between main and subheading texts 1 double space
d. Between subheadings and/or main headings texts 2 double
spaces 6. Exception in the case where a main heading or
subheading will so be
placed at the bottom of a page, spacing guidelines between
headings should not be followed instead main or sub-headings should
be placed on the next page.
*refer to sample on the next page
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SAMPLE CHAPTER PAGE FORMAT
Bottom margins -1.0
Right margin -1.0 Left margins -1.0
CHAPTER 2
REVIEW OF RELATED LOCAL AND FOREIGN LITERATURE AND CASE
STUDIES
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C. Main/Sub-heading (bottom of page, DO NOT PLACE HERE, transfer
to next page)
Top of Page margin -1.0
Chapter Title to Main Heading spacing 1 double space
Main/Sub-heading to Sub-heading spacing 1 double space
Main Heading &/or Sub-heading to Main Heading spacing 2
double spaces
Main Heading &/or Sub-heading to Main Heading spacing 2
double spaces
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7. Tables and Figures a. Tables
i. Title above table, single-space, bold-faced and every word
capitalized except for articles and prepositions that are not the
first word of a tables title with one double space between table
title and the table itself.
ii. Text Placement for table titles exceeding one line; text
should be placed depicting an imaginary, inverted triangle with the
first letter of the tables title as reference.
First line of table title should occupy maximum space
available
Words of titles should not be unnecessarily cut or
syllabicated
Discretion as to balance of table title text on paper is given
to student and subsequently to his/her thesis panel of
examiners.
iii. Table-Paper Orientation in the case when a table is
landscape oriented, title must still be above the table and on the
binding side (left margin on portrait orientation).
iv. Margins use the maximum required page margins (1.0 all
around except on the binding side; left margin - 1.5)
v. Table exceeding one page when a table exceeds one page it
should be cut in such a way that
flow of text in each row will not be affected or cut headings
for the table should be shown on each
additional table page notation should be placed below each page
of the
table indicating the number of pages the table is printed on and
the table number
Notation should be in Arial, 10pt, bold-faced and
italicized.
Example 1 Portrait Orientation: Table 1. NBC Minimum Required
Off-Street (OFF-RROW) cum On-Site
Parking Slot Requirement, Parking Area and Loading/ Unloading
Space Requirements by Allowed Use or Occupancy
Heading 1 Heading 2 Heading 3
Page 1 of 3 of Table 1
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Heading 1 Heading 2 Heading 3
Page 2 of 3 of Table 1
Heading 1 Heading 2 Heading 3
Page 3 of 3 of Table 1
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Example 2 Landscape Orientation: Table 1. National Building Code
Minimum Required Off-Street (OFF-RROW) cum On-Site Parking Slot
Requirement, Parking Area and Loading/Unloading Space
Requirements Allowed by Use or Occupancy
Heading 1 Heading 2 Heading 3
Page 1 of 3 of Table 1
Heading 1 Heading 2 Heading 3
Page 3 of 3 of Table 1
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b. Figures i. Title placed below figure, single-space,
bold-faced and every
word capitalized except for articles and prepositions that are
not the first word of a figures title with one double space between
figure title and the figure itself.
ii. Margins use the maximum required page margins (1.0 all
around except on the binding side; left margin - 1.5)
iii. Figure-Paper Orientation in the case when a figure is
landscape oriented, figure title must still be placed below the
figure in landscape orientation.
c. Need for a longer paper size if it is necessary to use a
longer paper
for tables and figures: i. Paper length should be 11.0 with 1.5
margin on the binding
side. ii. These sheets must be folded so they maintain the 8
1/2" x
11" format AND CANNOT overlap either the 1.5" binding margin or
the 1.0" margin on the unbound (right) side
two or more folds may be necessary to prevent pages from being
sewn into the binding, or cut through their fold when the unbound
edge is trimmed
iii. Foldout sheets must be folded to the margin, not the edge
of the page. Neither the loose end, nor the folded edges may extend
beyond the margins on either side.
Your document may contain a maximum of twelve (12) folded pages
only
Example of folds: * 1st fold measurements DOES NOT include right
side margin (includes binding margin) *2nd fold measurements does
not include binding and right side margins as indicated in c.iii
above
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8. Page numbers a. Upper left corner, Arial, 10pt, b. Text color
black text 1, lighter 50% c. No page numbers on the following:
i. Title page ii. Preliminaries title pages iii. Chapter title
pages iv. Reference Materials title pages
B. Specific Guidelines for the Parts of the Thesis
1. Title Page a. Contains only the following information:
Title of Thesis
Name of proponent
Name & address of College/Department & institution
Month & year of graduation
2. Cover Page a. Contains the following information:
Title of thesis
Name of department/college & institution
Course/Degree
Name of proponent
Month & Year of graduation b. General Format
Text Arial, 12 pt Spacing Single Title, proponents name &
name of institution should be in all
capital letters
3. Approval Sheet shall have the following information
a. Proponents name b. Advisers name (all in capital letters
& bold-faced) c. Names of thesis panel members (all in capital
letters & bold-faced
*refer to the next pages for sample title & cover pages,
required texts and spaces between texts
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SAMPLE TITLE PAGE
STUDENT HEALTH CENTER AT PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF
COMMUNITY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
BROOKES POINT CAMPUS
MARIE FELIPE PARCA BOBER
Department of Architecture College of Engineering Architecture
and Technology
PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY Puerto Princesa City
March 2015
Title & Proponents Name ALL IN CAPITAL LETTERS and
bold-faced Font style & size Arial, 12 pt
Distance between Title & Name: - 19 single spaces
*add one line for titles 2 lines long *add 2 lines for title 1
line long
Distance between Proponents& Institutions Name: - 18 single
spaces
2 single line spacing
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SAMPLE COVER PAGE
STUDENT HEALTH CENTER AT PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF
COMMUNITY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
BROOKES POINT CAMPUS
A Feasibility Study Presented to The Faculty of the Department
of Architecture
Palawan State University
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
by:
Marie Felipe Parca Bober
March 2015
* Title should always start on
the first line of the page, all in
capital letters and bold-faced
* Month & year of
graduation on the last
line of the page with 1
line/space each
separating proponents
name & the word by
* Discretion is given to
student as to spacing
between texts in the
middle portion of
cover page and the
length of line between
texts as long as the
effect will give a
general balance to
overall text
distribution
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SAMPLE APPROVAL SHEET
APPROVAL SHEET
This Feasibility Study entitled STUDENT HEALTH CENTER AT
PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF COMMUNITY RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT BROOKES POINT CAMPUS prepared and submitted by
Marie Felipe Parca Bober, in partial fulfillment of the
requirements leading to the
degree Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BS ARCH) is hereby
accepted.
ARCH. EDUARDO F. BOBER, JR., EnP Adviser
Evaluated by the Panel on Oral Defense with a grade of
_______.
ARCH. ARNEL G. TIMBANCAYA Chairman
ARCH. NORIELYN T. EVANGELIO ARCH. CHRISTOPHER S. MAGRATA Member
Member
Accepted as partial fulfillment of the requirements leading to
the degree BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE.
ARCH. ARNEL G. TIMBANCAYA Chairman, Department of
Architecture
Date: __________________________
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4. Abstract/Executive Summary
a. Abstract* An abstract is a condensed version of a longer
piece of writing
that highlights the major points covered, concisely describes
the content and scope of the writing, and reviews the writing's
contents in abbreviated form. Abstracts are typically 100 to 250
words and follow set patterns.
i. Key Elements to be included:* Background: A simple opening
sentence or two placing
the work in context; Aims: One or two sentences giving the
purpose of the
work; Method(s): One or two sentences explaining what was
(or
will) be done. Results: One or two sentences indicating the
main
findings (or what you hope to accomplish with the project).
Conclusions: One sentence giving the most important
consequence of the work what do the results mean? How will they
be used?
ii. Questions an abstract should answer: Why did you do this
study or project?
o (Or why are you undertaking the project/study?) What did you
do, and how?
o (What will you do? How?) What did you find?
o (What do you expect to find?) What do the findings mean?
iii. Helpful tips when writing an abstract: Reread your article
or proposal with the goal of
abstracting in mind. o Look specifically for these main parts of
the article
or proposal: purpose, methods, scope, results, conclusions and
recommendations.
o Use the headings and table of contents as a guide to writing
your abstract.
After you've finished rereading the article or proposal, write a
rough draft without looking back at what you're abstracting.
o Don't merely copy key sentences you'll put in too much or too
little information.
o Don't rely on the way material was phrased summarize
information in a new way.
* Retrieved from
http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/UserDataWEB/ProjectManuals/Writing%20an%20Abstract.pdf
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b. Executive Summary*
An executive summary is usually required for Business,
Engineering and Science reports or proposals. In academic reports
it is often referred to as an abstract and may be shorter in
length. It is a fully developed mini-version or overview of the
report so it is not merely an introduction.
An Executive Summary aims to: o Provide a brief overview of the
whole report so that
readers can read the executive summary alone without the
accompanying report.
o Allow the reader to quickly understand the information
contained in the report
o Persuade the reader that the document is worthy of being
read.
o Provide concise, complete, specific and self-sufficient
information that can be understood in isolation.
How to write an Executive Summary o Write the executive summary
in your own words,
using a formal writing style. Avoid using jargon. o State the
purpose/aim of the report. For example,
the main purpose of this report is to o Describe the procedure
that you used. The
methodology or analytical process used to process the data
collected.
o Provide the results of the study. The major findings may
include a number of sentences.
o The recommendations (if applicable) should also be
provided.
o Edit the summary to remove minor points; judgment is required
to ensure that the summary is concise.
o Remove unnecessary words and sentences. Check accuracy of
grammar, spelling, sentence and paragraph structures.
o Use formatting and graphics to highlight the message. Clarity
of the summary can be improved through use of bullet points and
subtitles in the organizational structure.
This will also make it easier for the reader to skim read
Process involved in writing an Executive Summary normally not
more than a page in length and should
provide an adequate representation of the entire document in a
shortened form (or may be 150 200 words);
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provided on a separate page at the beginning of the report
before the Table of Contents;
An impersonal writing style is used so as to ensure that the
report remains formal;
At least one sentence is provided for each main section of the
report;
The key points in the executive summary should be presented in
the identical order as they appear in the report so as to encourage
logical flow and cohesion.
Write the executive summary only after you have completed the
main document.
*Griffith University (2011). Writing an executive summary.
CRICOS No. 00233E. Retrieved April 25, 2014 from
http://www.griffith.edu.au/data/assets/pdf_file/0003/320178/writing-an-executive-summary.pdf.
5. Acknowledgment include here the list of people you would like
to thank for the contribution they have made in the conception and
completion of your proposal/research.
6. Optional Preliminary pages are pages which you may want to
include like dedication and preface.
a. both dedication and preface should occupy one page each; b.
dedication page should only be one page long c. preface maximum of
2 pages
use double spacing for preface, Arial, 12 pt
*Preface is a statement of the author's reasons for undertaking
the work and other personal comments that are not directly
connected to the materials presented in other sections of the
study. These reasons tend to be of a personal nature.
*Retrieved April 25, 2014 from
http://gradschool.unc.edu/academics/thesis-diss/guide/ordercomponents.html
d. title for preface should be in capital letters, bold-faced
and centered on
page
no page numbers should appear on the title pages
title for dedication page is not needed Examples:
for my beloved Tatay & Nanay,
and my sweet sister Ana
PREFACE
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7. Table of Contents a. General Format
Text Arial, 12 pt Title of page all in capital letters,
bold-faced and centered Spacing double space No italics on this
page/s
Include the word CHAPTER with each chapter title All major
headings in the preliminaries and body of the study
should be in capital letters
Only Chapter numbers and titles are to be all in capital letters
and in bold-face
Use leader dots between listings and page number
one double space should separate the preliminaries listing
and/or the main chapter headings
b. Contents
Must contain the main headings indented 5 spaces from the left
margin
Subheadings must further be indented 5 spaces from the main
heading indention and should be single-spaced
If any headings (main or sub) is longer than one line, the
second line should be indented 3 spaces from the main or sub
heading indention as indicated above
Each word of the main and sub headings should be capitalized
except for prepositions within the main or sub headings
c. Consistency
Check for consistency of spacing, alignment and indentions
especially if the table of contents is more than one page long
8. List of Tables, List of Figures, List of Appendices, List of
Abbreviations (if applicable), List of Symbols (if applicable)
a. General Format
Text Arial, 12 pt, all in capital letters, bold-faced, centered,
double space
The word number and page should appear at each end of the paper
for tables, figures, and appendices
Titles of tables, figures, and appendices should be in the
middle and if more than one line long should be so arranged as to
depict an inverted triangle
No leader dots between title and page number b. Content Each
title for tables, figures, and appendices should be
unique (no two titles can be exactly the same) c. Consistency
check for consistency of page numbers between the
listing and the main body of the study as well as capitalization
and spacing.
*see examples on the following pages
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SAMPLE TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE i
COVER PAGE ii
APPROVAL SHEET iii
ABSTRACT/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT v
PREFACE (optional)
DEDICATION (optional)
TABLE OF CONTENTS vi
LIST OF TABLES vii
LIST OF FIGURES viii
LIST OF APPENDICES ix
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS (if needed) x
LIST OF SYMBOLS (if needed) xi
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Background of the Project....
Statement of the Problem.
Objectives...
Project Objectives.
General Project Objectives..
Specific Project Objectives...
Architectural Design Objectives
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SAMPLE TABLE OF CONTENTS ii
General Architectural Design Objectives.
Specific Architectural Design Objectives.
Scope and Delimitation.
Significance of the Study..
CHAPTER 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LOCAL AND FOREIGN LITERATURE
AND CASE STUDIES
Literature.
Foreign Literature.
Local Literature.
Case Studies..
Foreign Case Studies..
Local Case Studies..
Conceptual Framework.
Research Paradigm..
Hypotheses.
Definition of Terms....
CHAPTER 3 METHODOLOGY
Research Design..
Research Locale
Data Gathering...
Sources of Data
Procedure..
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SAMPLE TABLE OF CONTENTS iii
Instrumentation.
Project Development.
CHAPTER 4 DATA PRESENTATION AND ARCHITECTURAL
PROGRAMMING
Project Site..
Site Presentation..
Site Analysis..
Project Design
Design Presentation.
Design Analysis
Project Site and Design Interpretation
CHAPTER 5 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN DEVELOPMENTS AND
PRESENTATIONS
CHAPTER 6 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary of Findings.
Conclusions.
Recommendations.
REFERENCES
APPENDICES.
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SAMPLE TABLE OF CONTENTS iv
9. Chapter 1: Introduction this part of your study is best
written after all the other parts of your study are completed
(although it is possible to write this part after you are done with
Chapter 2 of your study).
a. Background of the Study/Project
Include here relevant and general information about your study
which may contain the following:
short history of the site and/or of the study being
undertaken
any controversies, problems, or need that led you to propose
such a project/undertaking
o Why did you propose the project? o What are the need/s of
the
community/entity? o What problems/opportunities did you
see that led you to this proposal? Current development/s in the
study of architecture
in relation to your chosen proposed project Cite a few, relevant
literature and/or case studies DO NOT copy and paste information,
rephrase
when possible and NEVER FORGET to cite your source/s
REMEMBER: The key word here is general, do not give specific
information that will be seen in the other parts of your
manuscript
b. Statement of the Problem
State either in paragraph or bullet form the specific problems
that led to your project proposal
Answer the question What is the problem that needs to be
solved?
The answer to this question may be in a statement or question
form that will yield specific results
Limit the areas or variables that will be addressed in your
proposal
Consider the SMART rule in formulating your problem
statement:
Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Time based
c. Objectives discusses the desired end results of the project,
not how those results will be accomplished.
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Wrong: To construct a student center is the method or a way
to
accomplish the goal of providing a place for students to meet to
further nurture scholarly purposes
Project/Research objectives discuss who is going to do what,
(when they will do it and how it will be measured optional,
dependent on type of project/study).
THE OBJECTIVE FOR THIS GOAL MAY THEN BE
General Project Objective 1: Develop opportunities to
further
academic learning and discussions (what) for students and
faculty (who) especially after specified class hours (when) that
will lead to camaraderie and sharing of knowledge and wisdom.
OR
General Project Objective 2: Increase scholarly pursuits
(what)
among students and faculty (who) alike towards a broader purpose
of promoting academic community, wisdom and accomplishment.
General Project Objectives are like the objective examples given
above. From this single statement a number of specific objectives
can then be formulated.
GENERAL means the whole project proposal in one statement
GENERAL may also be likened to an architectural perspective it
is the whole project only stated in words and not through an
illustration
Specific Project Objectives are objectives based on the general
objective. These objectives outline how you are going to achieve
the general objectives.
SPECIFIC represents the details of the project proposal or the
parts that will make the whole;
SPECIFIC in an architectural point of view are the plans,
elevations, sections, foundation plans, etc. they are parts that
when put together will create the desired structure;
As with the statement of problem it should adhere to the SMART
rule;
also they should somehow be related to the statement of the
problem.
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Example Specific Objectives in relation to the General
Objective/s above: Create opportunities to display academic
accomplishments or performances; Increase connectivity and
accessibility to the
institution and the academic world;
d. Architectural Design Objectives
Are objectives that focus on the realization of the project
objectives in relation to the proposed structure.
To formulate the architectural design objectives the project
objectives are treated in terms of space and design
requirements.
Should state how the project objectives are going to be attained
through the design of the proposed structure.
General Architectural Design Objectives should be related to the
general project objective. It should re-state the general project
objective in terms of how to achieve the said objective in terms of
the structure to be built.
Specific Architectural Design Objectives should in turn re-state
the specific project objectives in terms of what or what kind of
spaces will be provided.
Example: Statement of the Problem (for the proposed Student
Center)
1. How much group outputs do the CCRD Brookes Point professors
assign their students in the span of one semester?
2. Is the use of class lecture time given to students for them
to discuss and/or prepare group outputs? If yes, how many hours? If
no, how do students cope with group requirements?
3. What types of outputs are expected from the students? 4. Is
there provision for the use of school facilities for required
researches
and performances? 5. What can be done to ensure the safety of
students at CCRD Brookes
Point who need to meet after class hours to discuss academic
projects or outputs?
General Project Objective: Increase scholarly pursuits among
students and
faculty alike towards a broader purpose of promoting
academic
community, wisdom and accomplishment.
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Specific Project Objectives:
1. Create opportunities for academic collaboration and
production;
2. Ensure a safe and collaboration conducive environment for
student interaction;
3. Increase the potential for campus-wide, inter-campus and
inter-
school information dissemination, involvement, and data
gathering;
4. Provide connectivity and accessibility to the institution and
the
academic world.
General Architectural Design Objective: Design a space for
students to meet and
prepare required academic group outputs.
Specific Architectural Design Objectives:
1. Provide adequate enclosed and open spaces for student
meetings, rehearsals and performances;
2. Allocate a central area to monitor and provide
telecommunications and web connectivity;
3. Strategically place situate connectivity and communication
spots
and spaces;
4. Ensure energy efficiency through intentional planning of
spaces
that will take advantage of sun and wind orientation and
site
location.
e. Scope & Delimitation
Scope should show the specific things/ideas that your proposal
wishes to address. It should give the specific areas that are
included in your proposal
Delimitation should provide the boundaries of what is not
included in your project proposal.
*in short SCOPE states the areas that are included in your
proposal and DELIMITATION states the areas that will not be
included in your proposal.
f. Significance of the Study/Target Clientele stated in
paragraph
form identifies who are the people or group of people or
institution/s that will benefit from your proposal this may also
include the target client of the proposed project.
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10. Chapter 2 : Review of Related Local and Foreign Literature
and Case Studies
a. Literature, Studies/Case Studies are scholarly writings
related to your project proposal
be very critical when choosing your literature and studies make
sure that they have been made/conducted by people who are experts
in their fields
Critically choose information you access from the internet. It
would be helpful if you take note of the web address or page of the
material you plan to use;
web addresses with a .edu means it comes from an educational
institution BUT NOT ALL literature with .edu addresses are always
reliable be critical, make sure that the author is a professor or
someone who specializes in the field of study you are pursuing;
Look for journals or journal databases some scholarly articles
can be accessed free or with no charge;
Reports from government and private institutions or entities may
also provide reliable data
Consider information from books or published materials these
would be a more reliable source of information.
Make sure to always cite your sources properly refer to whatever
citation format your department is using.
Never cut and paste a whole page unless needed BUT make sure to
use the proper citation and format in such cases.
Look for literature and studies that support and contradict your
proposal both will be useful in your presentation, analysis and
interpretation.
b. Conceptual Framework*
schematic diagram which shows the variables included in the
study;
arrows or line should be properly placed and connected between
boxes to show the relationship between the independent and
dependent variables;
independent and dependent variables should be clearly discussed
and explained as to how these would influence the results of the
study.
*http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/offices/urco/guidelines/Guidelines.doc
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c. Research Paradigm
is essentially a worldview, a whole framework of beliefs, values
and methods within which research takes place;
a broad view or perspective of something (Taylor, Kermode &
Roberts, 2007 p. 5 in The University of Notre Dame,
Australia,n.d.)*
*http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?filename=2&article=1030&context=thes
d. Definition of Terms
is not about just defining the words in your study according
only to your own decision
is defining the jargon or technical terms which a person with no
background in architecture will not understand;
giving an operational definition or how the word is used in the
study is the function of this portion of your study.
it is also giving more than the lexical or dictionary meaning of
unfamiliar terms in your study BUT terms which connote
(mean/suggest) different meaning from the conceptual or dictionary
definitions(URCO,n.d.).
terms should be arranged in alphabetical order, encoded in
bold-face and all in CAPITAL letters and stated in complete
sentences.
11. Chapter 3 : Methodology An effective methodology section
should:
1) Introduce the overall methodological approach for each
problem or question; (Research design)
o Is your study qualitative or quantitative?
o Are you going to take a special approach, such as action
research, or use case studies?
2) Indicate how the approach fits the overall research
design;
o Your methods should have a clear connection with your research
questions and/or hypotheses. In other words, make sure that your
methods will actually answer your questions.
3) Describe the specific methods of data collection you are
going to usee.g. surveys, interviews, questionnaires, observation,
archival or traditional library research. (Data
athering/procedure)
4) Explain how you intend to analyze and interpret your
results
o Will you use statistical analysis?
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o Will you use specific theoretical perspectives to help you
analyze a text or explain observed behaviors?
a. Research Locale
description of the place/area and/or the group of people
involved in the research study
b. Data Gathering
Sources of data where did you get your data? is it secondary
or
primary?
Procedure describes in detail how the research is going to
be
conducted or how it was conducted
Instrumentation what instruments did you use to gather some
of
your data? survey? interview, etc? was the instrument field
tested? especially in
experimental type of researches c. Project Development
* excerpt from www.psu.edu/dept/cew/WritingProposals.doc
12. Chapter 4 Data Presentation And Architectural Programming a.
Project Site b. Project Design c. Project Site and Design
Interpretation d. Architectural Programming Presentation
13. Chapter 5 Architectural Design Development and
Presentations
a. Plans, Elevations, Sections, Perspectives, Scale Model b.
Architectural Design Concepts
Architectural Concepts Design Philosophy Design Concept Design
Considerations Form Concept Material Concept Form Concept
c. Other relevant presentations
14. Chapter 6 Summary of Findings, Conclusions, and
Recommendations
a. Summary of Findings
Re-state the major findings of your study b. Recommendations
-
Based on the findings of the study what can you recommend?
statements should be addressed towards the persons/entities
mentioned in the significance of the study
what other things can be done by those who are beneficiaries of
the study for improvement/ development?
c. Conclusions
Re-state the main points of your study and give your closing
statement.
15. References