Due date for final dissertation TBA
Methodology- practice-based research (not what kind of software or hardware is being used) is what we're doing in this course.
terminology: allocate one key text or reading from course book per small group
in small groups working with an allocated text/course book reading
make up visual poster that gives useful explanations given our screen and arts projects, for the following terms
Methodology
- making art work
- observation and drawing
- sketchbook/notebook
- visual diaries/self-reflection/critical writing
- photography, video, sound
- models/maquettes, experimentation with materials
- concept mapping/diagrams
- flow charts/storyboards
- multimedia applications
Next steps for developing projects
Proposal- indicates methodology and methods
Development stage
increase understanding of methodology and methods in project through:
in Practice, developing, test, and making work
informing practice, artists, animators, filmmakers, etc
reflecting on-in-for practice methods and overall approach as you go (active documentation)
text engagement
Remeber to consider documentatin processes as part of your projects methods
- discussion- how is this already happening in specific disciplines
- what can be shared-work across disciplines
- what routines, tasks, aid documentation?
- how can documentation be useful for developing projects methodology and methods?
2-slide format of how documentation is being used in my project due next week
Planning and drafting
have an in-progresss outline on the go
start early
1. topic/qustion focus
2. parts/chapters- main points eg
introduction paragraph:
- contextualise background/common ground/shared understanding
- a statement of the problem
- a response to the problem
Do not always need all 3 3- if well know, omit
p. 224
Conclusion paragraph
- your main point, stated fully
- add new significance/application/additional
- add a call for more research (may say how you would extend your exploration)
nothing new is introduced- new information must be in the body of the dissertation
p. 236-7
Preliminaries to writing
exploratory drafting
discoveries
may not shift into serious drafting mode in time
less efficient, potential for more time lost, much of what is writing probably not used
Planned drafting
working intro 195 or use 3 steps
brief context
clearly stated question
why it is important
solution, or possible kinds of
Organise the body
may use format eg see templates in course book, expect to reorganize chapters or parts several times
in general
move from topic to questions
a research topic is one narrows enough for you to imagine becoming a local expert in it p.41
narow by adding words
answer a question worth asking p45
ask questions of your topic p 48-49
what ar the parts, how do they relat?
how does yor topic fit wider terrain?
history?
chracteristics, categories?
value, use?
There's no need to cram all the stuff, knowing, and world info into this dissertation. It's a very specific thing.
Think-write-edit-polish-repeat cycle
https://thesiswhisperer.com
thinking phase: looking over research, making plans, and conceptualizing. talk about work, make flowcharts and bullet points, bring together research and shape it into an argument
first draft: get the words out
editing" structure
polishing: proof-reading, spelling, grammar, punctuation, referencing
Be kind to yourself: don't try to do everything all at the same time. One process at a time.
try to capture an overview of your dissertation by completing the following sentences:
the key research question is...
the sub-questions are...
make a doc with chapter/section headings and word counts next to them.
under conclusion heading, write a rough list of points you think will go in there (hint- these should be answers to the studio research questions you have posed). study these closely- have you got practice material, theories, evidence and arguments to support these conclusions?
Each chapter should have at least one key learning in it, maybe more. under each chapter heading note key learning in the form of brief synopsis up to 300 words
How to write a thesis by Rowena Murray
Inspirational writing for academic publication, Gillie Bolton and Stephen Rowland, 2014, Sage
writing goes in three phases
1. writing new material
no editing
explore ideas in 6 minute free write, free flow
ideas, understanding, your question
developing relationships in/across your project
developing understandings of material working with, your artist models, etc.
2. redrafting for your reader
writing relationship with your reader
who is your reader? what do they want to know?
write a brief letter to a reader task to clearly explain what you're doing and what they need to now
write a list of questions for your reader, now answer them
3: Editing
engage critically ask critical questions
write a list of questions each starting with why
cultivate an internal mentor
write with authority-locate work in its field-clearly and simply states a position, theory or argument, then cites or quotes using the words of others to back up, add to or alternative stands
references/quotes of other's ideas don't replace your own
coherency and unity reader in mind to keep them interested
discuss topic sentences
close attention read out loud sentence structure, flow
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