Design Research Methodology / Assignment 1
31.3.2022 - .4.2022(Week 1 - Week )
Chang Jia Yee / 0350402 / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media
Design Research Methodology
Assignment 1 : Proposal
QUICK LINKS
LECTURES
Develop Research Question
- Hone in on your passions
- Use your curiosity
- Do some reading
- Look for inspiration from the creative arts
- Develop 'right brain' skills such as concept
An "angle" for your research can come from insights stemming form
- Personal experience
- Theory
- Observations
- Contemporary issues
- Engagement with the literature
The Hypothesis Dilemma
- Hypotheses are designed to express relationships between variables. If this is the nature of your question, a hypothesis can add to your research
- If your question is more descriptive or explorative, generating a hypothesis may not be appropriate
Problem Statement
Goal of a statement of problem
- to transform a generalised problem(something that bothers you; a perceived lack) into a targeted
A “Problem Statement” is a description of a difficulty or lack that needs to be solved or at least researched to see whether a solution can be found. It can also be described as either a gap between the real and the desired or a contradiction between principle and practice.
- to transform a generalised problem(something that bothers you; a perceived lack) into a targeted
- help to identify the purpose of the project
- basis for the introductory section of final proposal, directing readers' attention
- need not be long and windy(one page is more than enough)
Three parts of a problem statement
The ideal
Describes a desired goal or ideal situation; explains how things should be.
the reality
Describes a condition that prevents the goal, state, or value in Part A from being achieved or realised at this time; explains how the current situation falls short of the goal or ideal.
the consequences
Identifies the way you propose to improve the current situation and move it closer to the goal or ideal.
Here are your simple four steps to write a statement problem
Step 1 (Statement 1)
Construct Statement 1 by describing a goal or desired state of a given situation, phenomenon etc.
This will build the ideal situation (what should be, what is expected, desired)
Step 2 (statement 2)
Describe a condition that prevents the goal, state, or value discussed in step 1 from being achieved or realised at the present time. This will build the reality, the situation as it is and establish a gap
between what ought to be and what is.
Step 3
Connect steps 1 and 2 using a term such as “but,” “however,”
“Unfortunately,” or “in spite of”;
Step 4 (Statement 3)
Using specific details show how the situation in step 2 contains little promise of improvement unless something is done. Then emphasise the benefits of research by projecting the consequences of possible solutions as well.
Writing Effective Problem Statements
Question 1 : WHAT is the problem
In one or two sentences, identify the problem you are trying to solve. It is related to...
- cost or money?
- time or access?
- service or product quality?
- health safety or risk?
Review examples to assist you in writing your problem statement
- manufacturing
- call center
- health care clinic
- personal finance
Question 2 : WHY is it a problem
Describe the "pain" associated with the problem
What is the effect of the problem? Undesirable outcomes?
Question 3 : WHERE do you observe it?
Is the problem isolated to only certain...
- customers?
- products or services?
- departments?
- locations?
Question 4 : WHO does this affect?
Identify all of the people who are affected by the problem?
- customers?
- colleagues and staff?
- family?
- regulatory agencies?
Question 5 : WHEN did we first observe the problem?
When were you first aware there was a problem? Is it a recent occurrence or has it been around longer? When did it start?
Question 6 : HOW do we observe the problem? Symptoms?
What is your "proof" that there is a problem to begin with? What is your evidence?
Question 7 : HOW often do we observe the problem?
What is the error rate or magnitude of the problem?
- Trending
- Seasonal or cyclical?
****"The formulation of the problem is often more essential than its solution"****
Sources of Information
track your searching history
1. keep notes of any effective search terms or keywords you have used
2. Keep a record of useful databases, websites, books, journal articles that you have used
3. Note down details for references/citations
Week 5
What is Critical Review
Before read the article
- What does the title lead you to expect about the article?
- Study any sub-headings to understand how the author organised the content.
- Read the abstract for a summary of the author's arguments.
- Study the list of references to determine what research contributed to the author's arguments. Are the references recent?
- Do they represent important work in the field?
- If possible, read about the author to learn what authority he or she has to write about the subject.
- See if other writers have cited the author's work . Has the author made an important contribution in the field of study?
Process of Writing a critical review
Introduction
- state the writer, the tile and given a brief explanation of the topic of the text.
- aim of the text, summary of the main finding or key argument
- a brief statement of the evaluation of the text is given.
Summary
- gives a summary of the main points of the article and a few examples
- explanation of the writer's purpose, organization of the text
**This section of the critical review should be no longer than one third of the whole.**
Main Body
- issue raised
- discuss and evaluate the strengths, weaknesses and important features of the text
**the discussion should be based on specific criteria and include other sources to support it (with references).**
Conclusion
- restatement of the overall opinion of the text
- include recommendations and some further explanation of the judgement to show that it is fair and reasonable.
INSTRUCTION
Assignment 1 : Proposal
Draft 1
Draft 2
Initial Proposal Slide
Revised Proposal Slide
REFLECTION
At first, I'm really at a loss, because it's a subject that I think is a little more written since three sem (including sem 1.5), so I'm afraid of this subject. In the first three weeks, I will really be at a loss what to do, but I will slowly master how to start a research after every lecture ppt and lecturers' explanation. I think this learning process is quite interesting and challenging.
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