ARSERCH - Group

Assignment 1
Mentor: R.Muncal
Date: _________________________
Group Name: _______________________________________________________

Writing a Thesis Title for the Group (Total 50 points)

Instructions: Print in A4 size paper. Those who will print in Bond size with have minus 5 points deductions for not following
instructions.

A. Write 5-6 research titles that you are considering for your ARSERCH or Thesis Topic, one per group member. (2
points each)
Hint: Thesis title must have the following: Clear Defined Topic/Problem, Platform of Excellence, Focus, research
method, theories/Research Strategies, Innovation/ Picture of Body of Knowledge, Purpose of research,
Nature/Product/end Result/Research Goal

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Make an election in the group then chose top 3 , Refer to Items 1-6 - ( 2 points each)

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10. As a group eliminated 1 topic, Refer to Items 7 to 9 ____ (2 points)

11. With the remaining 2, as a group choose what you like best: Item # ___ (2 points)
(Rewrite the chosen title if combined with other thesis topic/title)
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12. Check you chose title’s Problem Focus (2 points)

a) Building Technology ______

b) Building Material Development ______
c) Building Utilities ______
d) Lighting and Acoustics ______
e) Architectural Aesthetic Design ______
f) Architectural Technical Design ______
g) Architectural Design Theory ______
h) Site and Community Planning ______
i) Heritage Conservation, Preservation and Restoration ______
j) Professional Practice ______
k) Architectural Education ______
l) Project Management and Administration ______
m) Building Laws and Policies ______
n) Design Communication and Technical Documentation ______

13. Check the Platform of Excellence of your chosen title: (2 points)

a. Urban decay & Resurrection ______
b. Mobility ______
c. Housing ______
d. International Economies ______
e. Resources and Design ______
f. Others: ____________________________________________ ______

14. From your chosen research title, check the purpose of your research? (check) (2 points)
g. Exploratory Research (to find out) ______
h. Descriptive Research (to design) ______
i. Explanatory Research (to study & explain) ______
j. Documentary Research (to document) ______

15. Reference to ATC, check the discourse or nature of your chosen title (2 points)
k. Innovation ______
l. Invention ______
m. Exploration ______
n. Others ______
 16. Check the Research Method Strategies are you going to use? (2 points)
o. Historical Research ______
p. Qualitative Research ______
q. Correlation Research ______
r. Logical Argumentation Research ______
s. Experimental / Quasi- Experimental Research ______
t. Simulations Research ______
u. Case Studies & Combined Research ______

17. What Theory (ies) or Design Strategy (ies) are you going to use? (2 points)
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18. Reference to your chosen title what is the end product / or body of knowledge? Give a clear picture of your topic. (2
points)
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19. Lift out the innovation from your chosen research title. (2 points)
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20. Lift out the focus (product or site) your chosen research title. (2 points)
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Reference to your chose research title, a least 5 topics you will tackle for your review of related literature, the more the merrier
or bonus. (1 point each)

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26. Draw a simple framework or methodology of your research title. You can use the back of this paper or use a separate
sheet. There are at least 5 steps or items (5 points – more items more points if it will make sense)