Architectural Thesis Format & Style Guidelines_draft_ed Bober

DRAFT FORMAT AND STYLE GUIDELINES for BS ARCHITECTURE THESIS

(ARCHITECTRUAL PROJECT/DESIGN PROPOSAL)

A. General Aspects

1. Paper short size white bond paper (8 x 11); 70 - 80gsm or thicker except for drawings and tables when needed.

2. Paper Margins a. Left - 1.5 b. Right, top, & bottom 1.0

3. Text a. Arial, 12pt, double-spaced and justified b. Chapter titles Single spaced, capitalized, bold-faced and

centered for Chapter number and title (ALL CAPS & BOLD) c. Main headings in a Chapter Bold-faced with Each Word

Capitalized except for prepositions and articles that are not the first word in the headings text.

d. Sub-headings in a Chapter Bold-faced and italicized with Each Word Capitalized except for prepositions and articles that are not the first word in the headings text.

4. Indention a. Chapter Title Centered b. Main Heading aligned with left paper margin c. Main Text

i. First word of paragraph Indent by 0.5 from left margin ii. Paragraph margins same as left paper margin

d. Sub-text i. Sub-heading titles Indent by 0.5 from left paper margin ii. Sub-heading text iii. First word of paragraph Indent by 1.0 from left margin iv. Paragraph margins Indent by 0.5 from left margin

(aligned with sub-heading title) 5. Spacing

a. General document spacing double space b. Chapter Titles single-spaced c. Between main and subheading texts 1 double space d. Between subheadings and/or main headings texts 2 double

spaces 6. Exception in the case where a main heading or subheading will so be

placed at the bottom of a page, spacing guidelines between headings should not be followed instead main or sub-headings should be placed on the next page.

*refer to sample on the next page

SAMPLE CHAPTER PAGE FORMAT

Bottom margins -1.0

Right margin -1.0 Left margins -1.0

CHAPTER 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LOCAL AND FOREIGN LITERATURE AND CASE STUDIES

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C. Main/Sub-heading (bottom of page, DO NOT PLACE HERE, transfer to next page)

Top of Page margin -1.0

Chapter Title to Main Heading spacing 1 double space

Main/Sub-heading to Sub-heading spacing 1 double space

Main Heading &/or Sub-heading to Main Heading spacing 2 double spaces

Main Heading &/or Sub-heading to Main Heading spacing 2 double spaces

7. Tables and Figures a. Tables

i. Title above table, single-space, bold-faced and every word capitalized except for articles and prepositions that are not the first word of a tables title with one double space between table title and the table itself.

ii. Text Placement for table titles exceeding one line; text should be placed depicting an imaginary, inverted triangle with the first letter of the tables title as reference.

First line of table title should occupy maximum space available

Words of titles should not be unnecessarily cut or syllabicated

Discretion as to balance of table title text on paper is given to student and subsequently to his/her thesis panel of examiners.

iii. Table-Paper Orientation in the case when a table is landscape oriented, title must still be above the table and on the binding side (left margin on portrait orientation).

iv. Margins use the maximum required page margins (1.0 all around except on the binding side; left margin - 1.5)

v. Table exceeding one page when a table exceeds one page it should be cut in such a way that

flow of text in each row will not be affected or cut headings for the table should be shown on each

additional table page notation should be placed below each page of the

table indicating the number of pages the table is printed on and the table number

Notation should be in Arial, 10pt, bold-faced and italicized.

Example 1 Portrait Orientation: Table 1. NBC Minimum Required Off-Street (OFF-RROW) cum On-Site

Parking Slot Requirement, Parking Area and Loading/ Unloading Space Requirements by Allowed Use or Occupancy

Heading 1 Heading 2 Heading 3

Page 1 of 3 of Table 1

Example 2 Landscape Orientation: Table 1. National Building Code Minimum Required Off-Street (OFF-RROW) cum On-Site Parking Slot

Requirement, Parking Area and Loading/Unloading Space Requirements Allowed by Use or Occupancy





b. Figures i. Title placed below figure, single-space, bold-faced and every

word capitalized except for articles and prepositions that are not the first word of a figures title with one double space between figure title and the figure itself.

ii. Margins use the maximum required page margins (1.0 all around except on the binding side; left margin - 1.5)

iii. Figure-Paper Orientation in the case when a figure is landscape oriented, figure title must still be placed below the figure in landscape orientation.

c. Need for a longer paper size if it is necessary to use a longer paper

for tables and figures: i. Paper length should be 11.0 with 1.5 margin on the binding

side. ii. These sheets must be folded so they maintain the 8 1/2" x

11" format AND CANNOT overlap either the 1.5" binding margin or the 1.0" margin on the unbound (right) side

two or more folds may be necessary to prevent pages from being sewn into the binding, or cut through their fold when the unbound edge is trimmed

iii. Foldout sheets must be folded to the margin, not the edge of the page. Neither the loose end, nor the folded edges may extend beyond the margins on either side.

Your document may contain a maximum of twelve (12) folded pages only

Example of folds: * 1st fold measurements DOES NOT include right side margin (includes binding margin) *2nd fold measurements does not include binding and right side margins as indicated in c.iii above

8. Page numbers a. Upper left corner, Arial, 10pt, b. Text color black text 1, lighter 50% c. No page numbers on the following:

i. Title page ii. Preliminaries title pages iii. Chapter title pages iv. Reference Materials title pages

B. Specific Guidelines for the Parts of the Thesis

1. Title Page a. Contains only the following information:

Title of Thesis

Name of proponent

Name & address of College/Department & institution

Month & year of graduation

2. Cover Page a. Contains the following information:

Title of thesis

Name of department/college & institution

Course/Degree

Name of proponent

Month & Year of graduation b. General Format

Text Arial, 12 pt Spacing Single Title, proponents name & name of institution should be in all

capital letters

3. Approval Sheet shall have the following information

a. Proponents name b. Advisers name (all in capital letters & bold-faced) c. Names of thesis panel members (all in capital letters & bold-faced

*refer to the next pages for sample title & cover pages, required texts and spaces between texts

SAMPLE TITLE PAGE

STUDENT HEALTH CENTER AT PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF COMMUNITY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

BROOKES POINT CAMPUS

MARIE FELIPE PARCA BOBER

Department of Architecture College of Engineering Architecture and Technology

PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY Puerto Princesa City

March 2015

Title & Proponents Name ALL IN CAPITAL LETTERS and bold-faced Font style & size Arial, 12 pt

Distance between Title & Name: - 19 single spaces

*add one line for titles 2 lines long *add 2 lines for title 1 line long

Distance between Proponents& Institutions Name: - 18 single spaces

2 single line spacing

SAMPLE COVER PAGE

STUDENT HEALTH CENTER AT PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF COMMUNITY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

BROOKES POINT CAMPUS

A Feasibility Study Presented to The Faculty of the Department of Architecture

Palawan State University

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

by:

Marie Felipe Parca Bober

March 2015

* Title should always start on

the first line of the page, all in

capital letters and bold-faced

* Month & year of

graduation on the last

line of the page with 1

line/space each

separating proponents

name & the word by

* Discretion is given to

student as to spacing

between texts in the

middle portion of

cover page and the

length of line between

texts as long as the

effect will give a

general balance to

overall text

distribution

SAMPLE APPROVAL SHEET

APPROVAL SHEET

This Feasibility Study entitled STUDENT HEALTH CENTER AT

PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF COMMUNITY RESOURCE

DEVELOPMENT BROOKES POINT CAMPUS prepared and submitted by

Marie Felipe Parca Bober, in partial fulfillment of the requirements leading to the

degree Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BS ARCH) is hereby accepted.

ARCH. EDUARDO F. BOBER, JR., EnP Adviser

Evaluated by the Panel on Oral Defense with a grade of _______.

ARCH. ARNEL G. TIMBANCAYA Chairman

ARCH. NORIELYN T. EVANGELIO ARCH. CHRISTOPHER S. MAGRATA Member Member

Accepted as partial fulfillment of the requirements leading to the degree BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE.

ARCH. ARNEL G. TIMBANCAYA Chairman, Department of Architecture

Date: __________________________

4. Abstract/Executive Summary

a. Abstract* An abstract is a condensed version of a longer piece of writing

that highlights the major points covered, concisely describes the content and scope of the writing, and reviews the writing's contents in abbreviated form. Abstracts are typically 100 to 250 words and follow set patterns.

i. Key Elements to be included:* Background: A simple opening sentence or two placing

the work in context; Aims: One or two sentences giving the purpose of the

work; Method(s): One or two sentences explaining what was (or

will) be done. Results: One or two sentences indicating the main

findings (or what you hope to accomplish with the project). Conclusions: One sentence giving the most important

consequence of the work what do the results mean? How will they be used?

ii. Questions an abstract should answer: Why did you do this study or project?

o (Or why are you undertaking the project/study?) What did you do, and how?

o (What will you do? How?) What did you find?

o (What do you expect to find?) What do the findings mean?

iii. Helpful tips when writing an abstract: Reread your article or proposal with the goal of

abstracting in mind. o Look specifically for these main parts of the article

or proposal: purpose, methods, scope, results, conclusions and recommendations.

o Use the headings and table of contents as a guide to writing your abstract.

After you've finished rereading the article or proposal, write a rough draft without looking back at what you're abstracting.

o Don't merely copy key sentences you'll put in too much or too little information.

o Don't rely on the way material was phrased summarize information in a new way.

* Retrieved from http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/UserDataWEB/ProjectManuals/Writing%20an%20Abstract.pdf

b. Executive Summary*

An executive summary is usually required for Business, Engineering and Science reports or proposals. In academic reports it is often referred to as an abstract and may be shorter in length. It is a fully developed mini-version or overview of the report so it is not merely an introduction.

An Executive Summary aims to: o Provide a brief overview of the whole report so that

readers can read the executive summary alone without the accompanying report.

o Allow the reader to quickly understand the information contained in the report

o Persuade the reader that the document is worthy of being read.

o Provide concise, complete, specific and self-sufficient information that can be understood in isolation.

How to write an Executive Summary o Write the executive summary in your own words,

using a formal writing style. Avoid using jargon. o State the purpose/aim of the report. For example,

the main purpose of this report is to o Describe the procedure that you used. The

methodology or analytical process used to process the data collected.

o Provide the results of the study. The major findings may include a number of sentences.

o The recommendations (if applicable) should also be provided.

o Edit the summary to remove minor points; judgment is required to ensure that the summary is concise.

o Remove unnecessary words and sentences. Check accuracy of grammar, spelling, sentence and paragraph structures.

o Use formatting and graphics to highlight the message. Clarity of the summary can be improved through use of bullet points and subtitles in the organizational structure.

This will also make it easier for the reader to skim read

Process involved in writing an Executive Summary normally not more than a page in length and should

provide an adequate representation of the entire document in a shortened form (or may be 150 200 words);

provided on a separate page at the beginning of the report before the Table of Contents;

An impersonal writing style is used so as to ensure that the report remains formal;

At least one sentence is provided for each main section of the report;

The key points in the executive summary should be presented in the identical order as they appear in the report so as to encourage logical flow and cohesion.

Write the executive summary only after you have completed the main document.

*Griffith University (2011). Writing an executive summary. CRICOS No. 00233E. Retrieved April 25, 2014 from http://www.griffith.edu.au/data/assets/pdf_file/0003/320178/writing-an-executive-summary.pdf.

5. Acknowledgment include here the list of people you would like to thank for the contribution they have made in the conception and completion of your proposal/research.

6. Optional Preliminary pages are pages which you may want to include like dedication and preface.

a. both dedication and preface should occupy one page each; b. dedication page should only be one page long c. preface maximum of 2 pages

use double spacing for preface, Arial, 12 pt

*Preface is a statement of the author's reasons for undertaking the work and other personal comments that are not directly connected to the materials presented in other sections of the study. These reasons tend to be of a personal nature.

*Retrieved April 25, 2014 from http://gradschool.unc.edu/academics/thesis-diss/guide/ordercomponents.html

d. title for preface should be in capital letters, bold-faced and centered on

page

no page numbers should appear on the title pages

title for dedication page is not needed Examples:

for my beloved Tatay & Nanay,

and my sweet sister Ana

PREFACE

7. Table of Contents a. General Format

Text Arial, 12 pt Title of page all in capital letters, bold-faced and centered Spacing double space No italics on this page/s

Include the word CHAPTER with each chapter title All major headings in the preliminaries and body of the study

should be in capital letters

Only Chapter numbers and titles are to be all in capital letters and in bold-face

Use leader dots between listings and page number

one double space should separate the preliminaries listing and/or the main chapter headings

b. Contents

Must contain the main headings indented 5 spaces from the left margin

Subheadings must further be indented 5 spaces from the main heading indention and should be single-spaced

If any headings (main or sub) is longer than one line, the second line should be indented 3 spaces from the main or sub heading indention as indicated above

Each word of the main and sub headings should be capitalized except for prepositions within the main or sub headings

c. Consistency

Check for consistency of spacing, alignment and indentions especially if the table of contents is more than one page long

8. List of Tables, List of Figures, List of Appendices, List of Abbreviations (if applicable), List of Symbols (if applicable)

a. General Format

Text Arial, 12 pt, all in capital letters, bold-faced, centered, double space

The word number and page should appear at each end of the paper for tables, figures, and appendices

Titles of tables, figures, and appendices should be in the middle and if more than one line long should be so arranged as to depict an inverted triangle

No leader dots between title and page number b. Content Each title for tables, figures, and appendices should be

unique (no two titles can be exactly the same) c. Consistency check for consistency of page numbers between the

listing and the main body of the study as well as capitalization and spacing.

*see examples on the following pages

SAMPLE TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE i

COVER PAGE ii

APPROVAL SHEET iii

ABSTRACT/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY iv

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT v

PREFACE (optional)

DEDICATION (optional)

TABLE OF CONTENTS vi

LIST OF TABLES vii

LIST OF FIGURES viii

LIST OF APPENDICES ix

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS (if needed) x

LIST OF SYMBOLS (if needed) xi

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

Background of the Project....

Statement of the Problem.

Objectives...

Project Objectives.

General Project Objectives..

Specific Project Objectives...

Architectural Design Objectives

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SAMPLE TABLE OF CONTENTS ii

General Architectural Design Objectives.

Specific Architectural Design Objectives.

Scope and Delimitation.

Significance of the Study..

CHAPTER 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LOCAL AND FOREIGN LITERATURE

AND CASE STUDIES

Literature.

Foreign Literature.

Local Literature.

Case Studies..

Foreign Case Studies..

Local Case Studies..

Conceptual Framework.

Research Paradigm..

Hypotheses.

Definition of Terms....

CHAPTER 3 METHODOLOGY

Research Design..

Research Locale

Data Gathering...

Sources of Data

Procedure..

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SAMPLE TABLE OF CONTENTS iii

Instrumentation.

Project Development.

CHAPTER 4 DATA PRESENTATION AND ARCHITECTURAL

PROGRAMMING

Project Site..

Site Presentation..

Site Analysis..

Project Design

Design Presentation.

Design Analysis

Project Site and Design Interpretation

CHAPTER 5 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN DEVELOPMENTS AND

PRESENTATIONS

CHAPTER 6 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings.

Conclusions.

Recommendations.

REFERENCES

APPENDICES.

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SAMPLE TABLE OF CONTENTS iv

9. Chapter 1: Introduction this part of your study is best written after all the other parts of your study are completed (although it is possible to write this part after you are done with Chapter 2 of your study).

a. Background of the Study/Project

Include here relevant and general information about your study which may contain the following:

short history of the site and/or of the study being undertaken

any controversies, problems, or need that led you to propose such a project/undertaking

o Why did you propose the project? o What are the need/s of the

community/entity? o What problems/opportunities did you

see that led you to this proposal? Current development/s in the study of architecture

in relation to your chosen proposed project Cite a few, relevant literature and/or case studies DO NOT copy and paste information, rephrase

when possible and NEVER FORGET to cite your source/s

REMEMBER: The key word here is general, do not give specific information that will be seen in the other parts of your manuscript

b. Statement of the Problem

State either in paragraph or bullet form the specific problems that led to your project proposal

Answer the question What is the problem that needs to be solved?

The answer to this question may be in a statement or question form that will yield specific results

Limit the areas or variables that will be addressed in your proposal

Consider the SMART rule in formulating your problem statement:

Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Time based

c. Objectives discusses the desired end results of the project, not how those results will be accomplished.

Wrong: To construct a student center is the method or a way to

accomplish the goal of providing a place for students to meet to further nurture scholarly purposes

Project/Research objectives discuss who is going to do what, (when they will do it and how it will be measured optional, dependent on type of project/study).

THE OBJECTIVE FOR THIS GOAL MAY THEN BE

General Project Objective 1: Develop opportunities to further

academic learning and discussions (what) for students and faculty (who) especially after specified class hours (when) that will lead to camaraderie and sharing of knowledge and wisdom.

OR

General Project Objective 2: Increase scholarly pursuits (what)

among students and faculty (who) alike towards a broader purpose of promoting academic community, wisdom and accomplishment.

General Project Objectives are like the objective examples given above. From this single statement a number of specific objectives can then be formulated.

GENERAL means the whole project proposal in one statement

GENERAL may also be likened to an architectural perspective it is the whole project only stated in words and not through an illustration

Specific Project Objectives are objectives based on the general objective. These objectives outline how you are going to achieve the general objectives.

SPECIFIC represents the details of the project proposal or the parts that will make the whole;

SPECIFIC in an architectural point of view are the plans, elevations, sections, foundation plans, etc. they are parts that when put together will create the desired structure;

As with the statement of problem it should adhere to the SMART rule;

also they should somehow be related to the statement of the problem.

Example Specific Objectives in relation to the General Objective/s above: Create opportunities to display academic

accomplishments or performances; Increase connectivity and accessibility to the

institution and the academic world;

d. Architectural Design Objectives

Are objectives that focus on the realization of the project objectives in relation to the proposed structure.

To formulate the architectural design objectives the project objectives are treated in terms of space and design requirements.

Should state how the project objectives are going to be attained through the design of the proposed structure.

General Architectural Design Objectives should be related to the general project objective. It should re-state the general project objective in terms of how to achieve the said objective in terms of the structure to be built.

Specific Architectural Design Objectives should in turn re-state the specific project objectives in terms of what or what kind of spaces will be provided.

Example: Statement of the Problem (for the proposed Student Center)

1. How much group outputs do the CCRD Brookes Point professors assign their students in the span of one semester?

2. Is the use of class lecture time given to students for them to discuss and/or prepare group outputs? If yes, how many hours? If no, how do students cope with group requirements?

3. What types of outputs are expected from the students? 4. Is there provision for the use of school facilities for required researches

and performances? 5. What can be done to ensure the safety of students at CCRD Brookes

Point who need to meet after class hours to discuss academic projects or outputs?

General Project Objective: Increase scholarly pursuits among students and

faculty alike towards a broader purpose of promoting academic

community, wisdom and accomplishment.

Specific Project Objectives:

1. Create opportunities for academic collaboration and production;

2. Ensure a safe and collaboration conducive environment for

student interaction;

3. Increase the potential for campus-wide, inter-campus and inter-

school information dissemination, involvement, and data

gathering;

4. Provide connectivity and accessibility to the institution and the

academic world.

General Architectural Design Objective: Design a space for students to meet and

prepare required academic group outputs.

Specific Architectural Design Objectives:

1. Provide adequate enclosed and open spaces for student

meetings, rehearsals and performances;

2. Allocate a central area to monitor and provide

telecommunications and web connectivity;

3. Strategically place situate connectivity and communication spots

and spaces;

4. Ensure energy efficiency through intentional planning of spaces

that will take advantage of sun and wind orientation and site

location.

e. Scope & Delimitation

Scope should show the specific things/ideas that your proposal wishes to address. It should give the specific areas that are included in your proposal

Delimitation should provide the boundaries of what is not included in your project proposal.

*in short SCOPE states the areas that are included in your proposal and DELIMITATION states the areas that will not be included in your proposal.

f. Significance of the Study/Target Clientele stated in paragraph

form identifies who are the people or group of people or institution/s that will benefit from your proposal this may also include the target client of the proposed project.

10. Chapter 2 : Review of Related Local and Foreign Literature and Case Studies

a. Literature, Studies/Case Studies are scholarly writings related to your project proposal

be very critical when choosing your literature and studies make sure that they have been made/conducted by people who are experts in their fields

Critically choose information you access from the internet. It would be helpful if you take note of the web address or page of the material you plan to use;

web addresses with a .edu means it comes from an educational institution BUT NOT ALL literature with .edu addresses are always reliable be critical, make sure that the author is a professor or someone who specializes in the field of study you are pursuing;

Look for journals or journal databases some scholarly articles can be accessed free or with no charge;

Reports from government and private institutions or entities may also provide reliable data

Consider information from books or published materials these would be a more reliable source of information.

Make sure to always cite your sources properly refer to whatever citation format your department is using.

Never cut and paste a whole page unless needed BUT make sure to use the proper citation and format in such cases.

Look for literature and studies that support and contradict your proposal both will be useful in your presentation, analysis and interpretation.

b. Conceptual Framework*

schematic diagram which shows the variables included in the study;

arrows or line should be properly placed and connected between boxes to show the relationship between the independent and dependent variables;

independent and dependent variables should be clearly discussed and explained as to how these would influence the results of the study.

*http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/offices/urco/guidelines/Guidelines.doc

c. Research Paradigm

is essentially a worldview, a whole framework of beliefs, values and methods within which research takes place;

a broad view or perspective of something (Taylor, Kermode & Roberts, 2007 p. 5 in The University of Notre Dame, Australia,n.d.)*

*http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?filename=2&article=1030&context=thes

d. Definition of Terms

is not about just defining the words in your study according only to your own decision

is defining the jargon or technical terms which a person with no background in architecture will not understand;

giving an operational definition or how the word is used in the study is the function of this portion of your study.

it is also giving more than the lexical or dictionary meaning of unfamiliar terms in your study BUT terms which connote (mean/suggest) different meaning from the conceptual or dictionary definitions(URCO,n.d.).

terms should be arranged in alphabetical order, encoded in bold-face and all in CAPITAL letters and stated in complete sentences.

11. Chapter 3 : Methodology An effective methodology section should:

1) Introduce the overall methodological approach for each problem or question; (Research design)

o Is your study qualitative or quantitative?

o Are you going to take a special approach, such as action research, or use case studies?

2) Indicate how the approach fits the overall research design;

o Your methods should have a clear connection with your research questions and/or hypotheses. In other words, make sure that your methods will actually answer your questions.

3) Describe the specific methods of data collection you are going to usee.g. surveys, interviews, questionnaires, observation, archival or traditional library research. (Data athering/procedure)

4) Explain how you intend to analyze and interpret your results

o Will you use statistical analysis?

o Will you use specific theoretical perspectives to help you analyze a text or explain observed behaviors?

a. Research Locale

description of the place/area and/or the group of people involved in the research study

b. Data Gathering

Sources of data where did you get your data? is it secondary or

primary?

Procedure describes in detail how the research is going to be

conducted or how it was conducted

Instrumentation what instruments did you use to gather some of

your data? survey? interview, etc? was the instrument field tested? especially in

experimental type of researches c. Project Development

* excerpt from www.psu.edu/dept/cew/WritingProposals.doc

12. Chapter 4 Data Presentation And Architectural Programming a. Project Site b. Project Design c. Project Site and Design Interpretation d. Architectural Programming Presentation

13. Chapter 5 Architectural Design Development and Presentations

a. Plans, Elevations, Sections, Perspectives, Scale Model b. Architectural Design Concepts

Architectural Concepts Design Philosophy Design Concept Design Considerations Form Concept Material Concept Form Concept

c. Other relevant presentations

14. Chapter 6 Summary of Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations

a. Summary of Findings

Re-state the major findings of your study b. Recommendations

Based on the findings of the study what can you recommend?

statements should be addressed towards the persons/entities mentioned in the significance of the study

what other things can be done by those who are beneficiaries of the study for improvement/ development?

c. Conclusions

Re-state the main points of your study and give your closing statement.

15. References

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