Abstract and hypothesis: http://www.sendspace.com/file/o44k3r Study aims and general problem definition. Location, site or theme selection and specific problem definition. Research questions being explored in the study. Review of relevant theory Development of an analytical framework for evaluating project proposals or existing practice Any (illustrative) case studies of existing practice. Analysis of any site/study area and methods of spatial analysis to be employed. Rationale – how will the project concept be developed out of the theoretical approach, understanding of the issues and contextual analysis? Evaluation of the project proposals, what you have found out, conclusions. A provisional title: A title tells the reader a great deal about what to expect. You should re-visit this provisional title as you develop your dissertation to ensure it honestly reflects your central concerns. The overall aims of the study: These should reflect the objectives for the study what aspects are most important in learning more about the topic? How will you measure your level of achievement at the end? The study topic and issues: The problem area, approach, method or other planning-related topic that the project will explore and the related issues. In the case of a project or design thesis: what key issues and central problems will the project address? What criteria will you be using to select the site, location or study area or theme (or, if you already have a location in mind, why that particular location?) Location description and description of location-specific issues (problem definition). Existing knowledge of the topic: summarise the current debates and precedents/existing knowledge in the subject area, showing how the research will build on this, or project will explore it. Summary of initial literature search what sources will be referred to, for general background and theory? A list of relevant books, articles and reports and/or as sources of evidence to support your argument. The initial hypothesis or argument: A specific argument or set of arguments for investigation. A hypothesis is a statement or proposition that can be tested by looking at the evidence. You can begin to discover what your argument needs to address if you explore your existing assumptions about the topic in which you are interested (even if you begin by having a broad interest in a general topic, you will always have some kind of assumptions about that topic). The definition of the design, planning or development problem can usually substitute for a working hypothesis, although formulating such a hypothesis may help in informing the theoretical part of your study and in providing a focus for your conclusions Research questions: In order to test a hypothesis you need to think about how you are going to do this. Exploring your topic and your assumptions concerning it will give rise to a set of issues to be addressed. Some of these can be treated contextually as general background. The key ones should be presented as a series of research questions to be answered. Think about how these questions will be answered in a convincing way and how and where the evidence to support the argument will be found If this looks like it is going to be too much work, narrow the range of questions and focus of your study. The research methodology: A case study for Australia. A discussion of proposed methods of research and their viability. How are you going to do the study? The methods that you employ to collect evidence that can be analysed to answer you research questions is your methodology Analytical framework: In answering the research questions, how will you evaluate the evidence? How will you organise and classify the information you collect and what criteria will you use to evaluate it? Research methodology in the case of a project: it is useful, when looking at the issues that the project will address, to formulate a brief set of research questions and imagine how the project will address these. This will help you formulate your conclusions at the end of the project report.<br Case studies: if you are proposing to use a central case study or case studies as part of your methodology, what are the key criteria you will be using to select them (or, if you already have some in mind, why those?) and how will you carry out the case study research? In the case of a project: you may consider evaluating some example of existing practice to inform your study. However, keep in mind that your time is limited and developing your project is your principal task so this part of the study will be needs to be brief.
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