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• Title:Evidence based design : a process for research and writing / DAK Kopec, E.L.A. Sinclair, Bruce Matthes.
  
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• Author/Creator:Kopec, Dak.
  
• Other Contributors/Collections:Sinclair, Edith L. A.
  Matthes, Bruce.
  
• Published/Created:Upper Saddle River, NJ : Pearson Prentice Hall, ©2012.
  

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  • Location:MAA LIBRARY (IKB) stacksWhere is this?
    
  • Call Number: NA2570 .K67 2012
    
  • Number of Items:1
    
  • Status:Available
    

   
• Library of Congress Subjects:Evidence-based design--Research.
  Architectural writing.
  
• Description:xiii, 202 p. : ill. ; 28 cm
  
• Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
  
• ISBN:9780132174060
  0132174065
  
• Contents:Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Call for Methods-Based Research
  Introduction
  Research and Design
  Design Education
  Trends in Design Education
  Role of a Thesis or Dissertation
  Research Process
  Developing a Chain of Logic
  Developing a Position
  Pursuit of Research
  Types of Studies
  Summary
  Glossary
  ch. 2 Importance of Citations
  Introduction
  APA & MLA
  Purpose
  Terminology and Fundamental Differences
  Plagiarism
  Forms of Plagiarism
  In-text Sources
  Summarizing
  Paraphrasing
  Quotations
  Direct Quote
  Quote with Signal Phrase
  Long Quotes
  Tools of Organization and Documentation
  Citation Management
  Formatting Final Lists
  Abbreviations
  Summary
  Glossary
  ch. 3 Developing a Line of Logic
  Introduction
  Stages of Research
  Formation Stage
  Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches
  Development Stage
  Information Gathering
  Inductive versus Deductive Reasoning
  Outcome Stage
  Illogical Argumentation and Conclusions
  Leaps of Faith
  Overstating the Research
  Summary
  Glossary
  ch. 4 Formation of a Topic and Argument
  Introduction
  Identifying a Topic
  Preparing a Thesis Statement
  Forming a Research Question
  Concept Mapping
  Developing a Research Question
  Beginning the Process
  Abstract
  Introduction
  Dissecting an Argument
  Logic Mapping
  Selecting Research Objectives
  Recognizing Objectives
  Specify Objectives
  Organize Objectives
  Define Objectives
  Summary
  Glossary
  ch. 5 Review of Literature
  Introduction
  Assessing the Literature
  What's in a Credential?
  What's in a Title?
  What's in a Publication?
  Assessing Bias
  Preparing a ROL
  Stage 1 Define the Topic
  Stage 2 Search and Organize
  Stage 3 Evaluate and Assess
  Stage 4 Analyze and Interpret
  Assembling an ROL
  Introduction
  Body
  Concerns and Considerations
  Invalid ROL
  Plagiarism
  Summary
  Glossary
  ch. 6 Issues in Research
  Introduction
  Ethics
  Institutional Review Board
  Variables
  Biases
  Sampling
  Probability Sampling
  Simple Random Sampling
  Stratified Random Sampling
  Systematic Sampling
  Cluster Sampling
  Non-Probability Sampling
  Availability Sampling
  Quota Sampling
  Purposive Sampling
  Snowball Sampling
  Choosing a Sampling Method
  Summary
  Glossary
  ch. 7 Methods
  Introduction
  Formatting the Methods Section
  Data Gathering and Analysis
  Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches
  Phenomenology and Design
  Ethnography
  Other Research Approaches
  Mixed Methods
  Summary
  Glossary
  ch. 8 Site Analysis and Case Studies
  Introduction
  Site Analysis
  Implications and Purpose
  Tools and Diagramming
  Process and Procedure
  Analysis and Interpretation
  Presentation of Findings
  Case Study
  Technique and Process
  Resources
  Building Typology Study
  Summary
  Glossary
  ch. 9 Surveys, Interviews, and Observations
  Introduction
  Developing Questions
  Surveys
  Survey Construction
  Survey Dissemination
  Electronic Surveys
  Interviews
  Initiating Interviews
  Face-to-Face Interviews
  Community Forums and Focus Groups
  Electronic Media
  Observations
  Summary
  Glossary
  ch. 10 Historical Analysis Method and Photo Analysis Method
  Introduction
  Historical Analysis Method
  Areas of Research
  Historic Documents
  Popular Media
  History Books
  Census Data
  Public Records
  Data Analysis
  Photo Analysis Method
  Process
  Approaches
  Analysis Criteria
  Photo Modification
  Summary
  Glossary
  ch. 11 Experimentation and Computer Modeling
  Introduction
  Experimental Methods
  Types of Experiments
  Control and Experimental Groups
  Variables
  Analysis
  Computer-Related Methods
  BIM
  Analysis
  GIS
  Analysis
  Summary
  Glossary
  ch. 12 Final Phase
  Introduction
  General Guidelines
  Resources
  Time-Management
  Formatting
  Citations
  Embellishments
  Fold-out Pages
  Pocket Material
  Miscellaneous
  Final Assembly
  Title and Cover Page
  Front Matter
  Copyright Page
  Signature Page
  Dedication Page
  Table of Contents Page
  Tables, Figures, Illustrations, Charts, and Graphs
  Nomenclature List
  Abstract Page
  Main Text
  Chapter Headings
  Review of the Literature
  Methods
  Results
  Discussion and Design Application
  Back Matter
  Reference (APA) or Works Cited (MLA)
  Appendices
  Glossary of Terms
  Curriculum Vitae or Author's Biography
  Electronic Submission
  Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
  Security concerns
  Summary
  Glossary.