my+research+project


 * Journal 1**

I have been introduced to Wiki and am thinking of ideas for my research.


 * Journal 2**

I have been given some helpful information about constructing my final focus question. I'm thinking of basing the question on architectural styles in Australia, and then researching future concepts of building design and construction that will include environmentally designed homes and sustainble living. My main aim is to extend my knowledge on this topic, and to discover new and innovative design which is leading the way of architecture in Australia.


 * Journal 3**

I've learnt how to reference books using the Harvard Author-Date System and have decided my research topic. I'm brainstorming ideas which will help construct my research question.


 * Journal 4**

I've decided to work independently on my reserach topic. I'm using websites listed on the Wiki homepage to help gather important information for my research.


 * Journal 5**

I'm reseraching my choosen topic and investiagating primary and secondary sources.


 * Journal 6**

I've started making my survey using the online program survey monkey. My reserach topic of Australian Architecture limits the type of questions I can use and limits the relation to the community.


 * Journal 7 21/2/11**

In today's lesson, I completed my survey on Australia's architectural significance and posted on my home page. Over the last few days, I've found some reference books on architecture in Australia. These are useful resources for my reserach.

Click]] here to take survey


 * Journal 8 22/2/11**

My survey has proved unsuccessful as the questions are not geared towards my specific reserach. I'm still working out where to begin my research, what to research, and how to present this to the class. The resources I've found show only a basis of what I need to learn.


 * Journal 9 23/2/11**

I've began my reserach using some architecture websites and have thought of key ideas of where to lead this.


 * Journal 10 25/2/11**

I've changed my original focus questions and am gathering more resources.


 * Journal 11 28/2/11**

I'm thinking of some ideas of how I will present my project to the class.


 * Journal 12 1/3/11**

My research on future architectural concepts is leading me to think of what is the way of the future in architecture.


 * Journal 14 8/3/11**

I've managed to obtain some basic information outlining the history of Adelaide house styles. I can use this information to form a basis of knowledge and continue my research of the future of Australian building design and construction.

I've searched google archives for past records of architecture of Australia. Although I couldn't find any useful information, I found that articles from newspaper cilpings serve as great secondary resources.
 * Journal 15 9/3/11**


 * Journal 16** Tuesday 15/3/11

Mr Stav has given me feedback on my survey which suggests that I should edit some questions and broaden my question basis. These changes should help me gather more useful information.


 * Journal 17** Tuesday 22/3/11

I've redesigned my survey on Australia's Architectural significance and posted it on the discussions page.


 * Journal 18** Tuesday 29/3/11

I'm working on my research scaffold


 * Journal 19** Monday 4/4/11

I'm making changes of my research by gradually uploading and documenting all evidence of referecing and analysis of survey results.


 * Journal 20** Friday 8/4/11

I'm completing my research scaffold


 * Journal 21** Wednesday 13/4/11

I've obtatained images of prominant buildings in Adelaide constructed over the past 150 years.

THE ADELAIDE FESTIVAL CENTRE SHORTLY AFTER COMPLETION IN 1973



 * TERM 2**


 * Journal 22** Tuesday Week 1 3/5/11

I'm considering changing my research topic. Ms Lawless, our new teacher has suggested that 'Architecture in Australia' is a broad topic and should be narrowed. One of my four focus questions (each providing a similar avenue of research) could minimise my arduous work load and refine my research content. My hypothesis wouId remain the same providing my guiding question is related, so, I will oblige to this change.


 * Journal 23** Wednesday Week 2 4/5/11

'Environmentally sustainble house design' is an area of research I've been concentrating on during recent weeks. One of my references, a newspaper guide on housing companies, has produced my secondary resource.


 * Journal 24** Wednesday Week 3 17/5/11

My new topic is providing me with selective research paths which are helping me narrow my research load. I've been finding information on eco-friendly design innovations on Australian building company websites. Some Adelaide building companies are using solar panelling which is provided as a reabate by the federal government.


 * Journal 25** Tuesday Week 4 24/5/11

I've been given information on De Bono's thinking systems and I'm working on my presentation.