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RESEARCH SUPERVISION
Faculty of Engineering and the Built EnvironmentDepartment of Architecture
Academic Leadership Programme – 7 August 2013 Prof. Gerald Steyn
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CONTENTS
Faculty of Engineering and the Built EnvironmentDepartment of Architecture
1. Why research and supervision?
2. Art, architecture and science
3. Overcoming obstacles
4. Supervision styles and intensity
5. Role of the supervisor
6. Intellectual maturity
7. References
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WHY RESEARCH AND SUPERVISION?
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1. Commitment: teaching, research, community engagement
2. To be part of a community of scholars (internationally too)
3. Applied research contributes to solving real-life problems
4. Research and research supervision are synonymous
5. Personal: curiosity-driven research is stimulating
6. Self-development – enriching
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ART, ARCHITECTURE AND SCIENCE
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The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious –the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science.Albert Einstein
Architecture is of all the arts the one nearest to a science, for every architectural design is at its inception dominated by scientific considerations. The inexorable laws of gravitation and of statics must be obeyed by even the most imaginative artist in building.Anonymous
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Supervision and Research at Architecture
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BUILDING TYPE
OBJECTIVES & ISSUES
RESEARCH CONCEPT
DESIGNDEVELOPMENT
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Group sessions
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Presentations in front of group
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Neutral examination settings
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Rehearsing creates confidence
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OVERCOMING OBSTACLES
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Aim not clearly understood
Lack of communication
Bad self-management
Language problem
Fear of writing
Perfectionism
Depression and despondency
Lack of study experience
Intellectual level and needs
Topic analysis, thematic focus
Regular interaction, group meetings
Programme, time management
Write in mother tongue and translate
Template, writing exercises
Quick and messy first draft
Supervisor as counsellor
Selection, bridging preparation
Supervision style and intensity
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SUPERVISION STYLES AND INTENSITY
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ADVISOR INVOLVEMENT
High Low
STU
DENT INVOLVEMENT
High 1.
Mentoring2.
Coaching
Low 3.
Apprentice-ship
4.Unadvisable
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ROLE OF THE SUPERVISOR
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1. Preparing for the role
2. Selection of the topic (before research has begun)
3. During the research
4. At the writing stage
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1. PREPARING FOR THE ROLE
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Appropriate qualifications
Read extensively on subject, training, workshops
Internalise and formulate own position
Write study guide
Supportive, energetic, caring attitude
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Develop own position
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Philosophy – own research vis-à-vis social contract
Strategy – questions and sub-questions vs. aim and objectives
Tactic – hypothesis vs. argument, rationale or theory
Courage – creative solutions and leaps of imagination
Assertiveness – write guide book
Credibility – high quality international conferences
21st century – be flexible!
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2. SELECTION OF THE TOPIC
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Niche Area themes and topics
Contribution to own research (acknowledge!)
Interesting, relevant and needed
Achievable in time frame
Availability of resources and funding
Matches student’s capabilities
Availability of specialist expertise
Professional usefulness
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Formulating the aim
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I am studying
because I want to find out
in order to
by
(justification)
(how?)
Tswana architecture
more about the history, typology and technologyexpand my knowledge ofvernacular African architecture
Searching literature Surveying sites
Interviewing community elders
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The literature survey
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Clarity on problem
State of the art
Significant prior research
No quilting!
Develop a narrative
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3. DURING THE RESEARCH
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Structured programme of progress
Clear research plan
Aggressive follow-up on deadlines
Guard against too much control of process
Collecting data is not research – insist on critical thinking
Professionalism essential – punctuality, responsiveness
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2013year programme
No STAGE ACTIVITIES AND DELIVERABLES DATE WEEKS
1 ADMINISTRATIVE Information session and registration. Hand out of Design VI start-up project
31 Jan —
2
DESIGN THESIS BRIEF/
START-UP ASSIGNMENT
Thesis candidates to hand in briefs See objectives, outputs and assessment criteria. Candidates’ briefs to be distributed as Assignment #
14 Feb Two
3DESIGN CONCEPT PRESENTATION
Candidates submit design concepts and accompanying information, including 500 word rationale.
Design review [crit] sessions to be arranged.
6-7 Mar Three
6 COLLOQUIUM
The purpose of the colloquium is to evaluate the status of of the following: (1) Rationale, objectives & issues; (2) Precedent studies; (3) Site appraisal, (4) Programme & accommodation; (6) Technical resolution.
11 Apr Five
7INTERIM ASSESSMENT
Supervisors must assess progress since the colloquium, and report in writing to the HoD and the PG coordinator.
At this stage supervisors may advise that a candidate should be withdrawn from the examination process
17 Jun Nine +
8DRAFT THESIS DOCUMENT
From 18 June complete design and the document and submit to supervisor
18 Jul Four
9TECHNICAL EXAMINATION
Focus on technical documentation from 19 July up to the exam.
3 Sep Seven
10THESIS DOCUMENT FOR PROOF READING
Supervisors to complete review of drafts by 1 August.
From 2 August to 17 September make time to respond to supervisors’ comments.
Submit document for language editing. Also submit one page illustrated abstract
18 Sep Two
11PREPARING FOR SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENT
From 18 September onwards candidates must finish their improved drawings and models for inclusion in the thesis document.
Editors to return all manuscripts by 9 October.
9 Oct Three
12FINAL THESIS DOCUMENT
From 9 October onwards, respond to language editor and print and bind four copies.
Refine drawings and models to be included in document.
Submit final document for distribution to external examiners, as well as abstract by 12:00 (No late submissions will be allowed!)
31 Oct Three
13PREPARING FOR THE EXAM
From 31 October onwards candidates must finish their poster presentations and PowerPoints.
Presentations must be rehearsed. All exhibitions must be in place at 16:00 on 19 Nov.
Three
14 EXAMINATION This will be either a one or two-day event, depending on the number of candidates.
20-21 Nov
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COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION
Methodology
Quantitative Qualitative Mixed
Method(s)
Descriptive Historical Experimental
Technique(s)
Literature & precedent Interviews & questionnaires Measured -/photo surveys
Research design
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4. AT THE WRITING STAGE
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Outlining and templates – maintain the big picture
Academic grammar and style
Writing attitude – demystify the process
Professional editing and proofreading
WIST – Would I Say That?
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Outlining a thesis/dissertation
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Method of investigation Review of the literature Current dispensation Analysis and Findings
Introduction
Conclusions and recommendations
Proposed dispensation
Depending on the discipline/level/theme/topic:
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Grammar and style
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Conventions prescribed by TUT
Conciseness and simplicity is critical
Quotations distract from academic appearance
Rules for sentence length, paragraph construction, etc.
Academic quality writing
Author remains anonymous – use ‘I’ with great care!
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Writing attitude and tools
Outline contents – process seldom linear
Templates can be helpful
Start ‘quick and messy’ – psychological and practical value
Avoid personal opinions / value judgments
Write to support the focus – ask ‘so what?’
Consolidate data into graphics – insert after relevant text
Graphics are not decorations – always reference + caption
Plan the next session – park ‘downhill’
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The value of graphics
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Feedback and paper trail
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INTELLECTUAL MATURITY –A CRITICAL SELF EVALUATION
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1. What did I try to achieve?
2. Why did I do it?
3. How did I do it?
4. What kind of results did I get?
5. What do the results mean?
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REFERENCES
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Bolker, Joan. 1998. Writing your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutesa Day. New York: Henry Holt.
Creswell, John. 2009. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative,and Mixed Method Approaches. London: Sage.
Davis, Gordon and Parker, Clyde. 1997. Writing the DoctoralDissertation: A Systematic Approach. New York: Barron’s.
Single, Peg. 2010. Demystifying Dissertation Writing: A Streamlined Process. Sterling: Stylus.
Van der Westhuizen, Gert. 2013. Research methods: Design,Supervision and Publications. Johannesburg: Belvica.