Design Research Dissertation : Research Implementation – Dissertation
Design Research Dissertation DIS60304
NAME: Sea Hirayama
I.D: 0347596
COURSE: Bachelor of Design in Creative Media / Taylor's Design School
●Instructions
●Lecture
Week 1 :
For this week, we got brief instruction for this module and learned how to write the literature review.
Figure 1.1 the slides of lecture in week 1
Figure 1.2 the instruction of literature review
Figure 1.3 the example of literature review
Figure 1.4 the example of literature review
Figure 1.5 the example of literature review
How to research materials for writing reports and theses
In many university lectures and exercises, students are required to express their ideas in the form of a 'report' or 'thesis'.
How to set a theme and do preliminary research
1. Find out what you are interested in and set a direction
*Looking for content that is limited in that it is related to the subject matter, but that will keep your interest, and from there narrowing it down to issues that could be the theme of the project.
If you need to set your own theme, such as for a thesis, you can consult your supervisor.
2. Acquire basic knowledge of the theme (first of all, know your enemy).
*Get an overview of information on the theme from dictionaries and encyclopaedias to get a general idea of the breadth and extent of its content. Dictionaries and encyclopaedias are also available in online databases from within the university.
*One way to find out about current issues in the field is to check introductory books, overviews or conference trends published in journals.
3. expand on the basic knowledge you have acquired and proceed to a literature review.
*Pick out key words from the information you have collected and carry out further research.
Full-scale literature review on the subject
Once you have collected the basic information, it is time to start a full-scale literature review. Bibliographic information includes not only books and journals, but also the contents of online databases. Make use of trustworthy academic information resources, rather than data with questionable credibility such as mere internet information.
1.Find resources related to your topic in the library.
First, check out the many resources (books, journals, databases, etc.) for study and research available in the library.
2. search for materials related to your theme from journal articles and newspaper articles.
You can also search directly for journal articles and newspaper articles to research literature related to your theme.
How to obtain documents not held on campus
When carrying out a literature search, you will usually need to read materials that are not held by the library-related institution. In such cases, you can make use of materials held by other library facilities outside the university.
1. use materials held at the university
2. Using the library of another institution [-I- No advance procedures required].
*In principle, public libraries can be used without prior browsing procedures. You can also borrow books from other libraries if the conditions are met. However, public libraries with large collections of research and specialist books are limited to some prefectural libraries and the National Diet Library.
*Some national university libraries open their collections to the general public without prior procedures.
However, they often have restrictions on the hours of use and the facilities available. Even within the same university, there may be different responses, so check in advance.
3. Using libraries of other institutions [-II- Advance procedures required].
*Libraries of national, public and private universities that are not open to the public can also be used to browse materials with prior application.
4.Ordering articles and books [at a charge].
For a fee, you can order books that are not held in the library collection and make copies of journal articles (theses).
Week 2 :
For this week, also we learned how to write the literature review.
Figure 2.1 the slides of lecture in week 2
Figure 2.2 the instruction of literature review
Figure 2.3 how to write a literature review on youtube
Figure 2.4 how to write a literature review on youtube
Figure 2.5 how to write a literature review on youtube
Figure 2.6 how to write a literature review on youtube
Figure 2.7 how to write a literature review on youtube
Purpose and writing of review papers (literature review)
A review article (literature review, review article) is a valuable tool that provides an overview of various research results at once. A review article is a summary and evaluation of research papers and other works on a specific topic, and a good review article contributes to academic research by providing unbiased information about research in the relevant field and presenting valid and invalid research results with reasons. In addition, research funding agencies tend to use review papers to determine whether further research is needed. The emphasis in a review article is on whether the objectives of the research were achieved and, furthermore, how the results were communicated.
The purpose of a review is to 'collect and synthesise previous research on a chosen topic and to facilitate the accumulation and integration of new knowledge into an up-to-date existing body of knowledge'. Put simply, it is to compile an overview by collecting, reviewing and evaluating the results of previous research. The key is to present the results clearly and precisely; it must not only be well written but also follow strict rules.
Types of review papers (literature review)
A review article (literature review, review article) is different from a paper that summarises research that has been conducted independently, but examines previously conducted research and summarises its data and arguments.
Review papers can be divided into three main categories based on their structure and organisation
1. narrative reviews
A traditional style of literature review, which collates and summarises the literature relevant to the thesis.
2. scoping reviews.
A review that lies between a narrative review and a systematic review, also known as a mapping review, as it aims to provide a comprehensive mapping (overview) of a wide range of findings. It systematically surveys the number and scope of all literature on a research topic, maps and summarises the available literature and information (evidence), and identifies areas that have not yet been studied (gaps).
3. systematic review
An approach to collating and integrating all relevant data on a predefined research question. Meta-analysis is included in this, with the difference that a systematic review is a qualitative synthesis that integrates and produces a summary, whereas meta-analysis is a quantitative synthesis.
Narrative reviews, while useful, are not in-depth and do not necessarily analyse the data or the size of the study group to determine the validity of the results. Systematic reviews are more in-depth, more comprehensive literature searches and are the 'standard' for review articles. One example is Cochrane Reviews, produced by the international organisation Cochrane, which is an internationally established systematic review of medical articles. Meta-analysis also quantitatively combines data from multiple studies to draw statistically stronger conclusions than a single study.
Many of the best review articles are written on topics such as different theories, the status of new medical device developments and the impact of past discoveries and developments on new discoveries. Some review papers suggest that more resources should be spent on continuing research in specific areas.
There are advantages and disadvantages to writing review papers. Advantages include the fact that it gives researchers access to more data, as well as validating data analysis and creating a credible resource. Disadvantages include that it is time-consuming and not all studies will provide the required amount of data. In addition, statistical analysis and interpretation is complex and the authors must also ensure that there is no overlap between researchers or study populations in each study.
Searching the literature
A Google Scholar search of previous review articles on the selected topic may provide information on new findings. The following precautions should be taken when conducting a search
Authors, and possible conflicts of interest
The purpose of the article
Authors' hypotheses and the certainty of their evidence
The contribution of the literature to your chosen topic
The legitimacy of the opinions expressed by the authors
Based on these considerations, decide which literature to incorporate and which to exclude, and start preparing your review article; sources such as Popular Science and WebMD.com should be avoided as they are not recognised as sources for review articles. You should also ensure that the source literature is legitimate research studies and that there are similar characteristics between the literature (e.g. all of the selected literature conducted randomised controlled trials).
Preparing the manuscript
Length limits vary depending on the journal (or journals) to which you are submitting, so check the journal's guidelines in advance. In general, most journals require a specific font and font size (e.g. Times New Roman, 12 point), margins of 1.0 inch top, bottom, left and right, and line spacing of 1.5 lines.
Review articles must include highly specific sections, the structure of which may vary slightly from discipline to discipline. For scientific articles, the IMRAD (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) format is the standard format used by the majority of academic journals. Although there are differences in the specifics within the authors' guidelines, in most cases review articles are required to include the following sections
Title page
Main title (and in some cases, a short title)
Note that the Zurich-Basel Plant Science Centre may have a word limit, for example, recommending 8-12 words.
The title should include key elements of the research topic.
Author name and affiliation
Corresponding author details
Abstract.
Outline the main points or overall content of the research project
Sub-headings where appropriate (e.g. objectives, methods, results, conclusions)
200-250 words in length
Do not include citations
Acronyms and abbreviations only if used a second time or later
Introduction
Provides background information on the topic
Explain the purpose (research question)
Use the present tense
Materials and methods
Describing in the past tense
Presentation of information needed for the review
Describe search strategy, selection and exclusion criteria, data sources and geographical information, characteristics of the study population, statistical analyses used, etc.
Results
Description of all results
Description of relevance to the objectives
Description of heterogeneity of study groups and samples in the results
Description of statistical significance
Discussion (discussion)
Reconfirmation of background information and objectives
Clear and concise discussion of results and their validity
Conclusion.
Explanation of the objectives stated in the introduction.
This section clarifies the implications, interpretations and open questions of the findings.
Limitations of the study
A description of the assessment of whether the research under review is sufficient to draw conclusions that could be applied to a larger group of people, with reasons
Suggestions for future research.
Acknowledgements.
Acknowledgement to the people and institutions that supported the preparation of the literature review
References.
Only references that are cited in the text are listed.
50-100 references.
Citations from the internet are usually not acceptable
Week 3 :
Figure 3.1 how to write a critical analysis essay on youtube
What is a critical analysis essay?
A critical analysis essay combines the skills of critical reading, critical thinking and critical writing. In a critical analysis essay, the author examines a literary, non-fiction or artistic work and analyses the author's or artist's points. This type of essay focuses on the author's thesis, argument or point of view by adhering to logical reasoning and providing supporting evidence.
How to write a critical analysis essay
The critical analysis process has two main components, each of which is equally important. The first is the reading process. The purpose of a critical analysis assignment is to demonstrate an understanding of the subject matter. This means carefully reading, watching and studying the source text. The second part is the writing process itself. Below are nine structuring and writing tips to help you produce the best critical analysis essay.
1. read carefully.
The author's point of view and techniques must be accurately represented. Make sure you really understand them before you start the writing process.
2. select a thesis statement.
Your thesis should make a statement about the author's point of view and writing style. You need to present a point of view that can be supported by evidence from the text. Remember that the purpose of the essay is to provide an analysis of the work of others. Choose a thesis statement that can anchor the entire analytical essay.
3. write an introductory paragraph.
A good introduction Pay special attention when writing the opening paragraph, as it can capture the reader's interest. The best introductions frequently start with a hook Rhetorical questions, bold statements, etc. The introductory paragraph should also specify the name of the book or work of art being analysed. Use the author's name, the title of the work and any relevant publication information. A good introduction concludes with a thesis statement that serves as the North Star of the entire essay.
4. carefully organise the body of the essay.
After the introductory paragraph, divide the essay into body paragraphs that delve into specific topics. All body paragraphs should serve the main purpose of supporting the thesis statement by providing background information, delving into details or offering contrasting perspectives. The number of body paragraphs depends on the scope of the essay. The structure of the essay is as important as the subject of the essay, so take time to plan each body paragraph.
5. create a clear topic sentence.
Each body paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that provides a brief summary of the following paragraph and links it to the main topic.
6. include evidence in the essay.
The body of the essay should be a mixture of content and analysis. Without solid evidence to support it, you will not persuade your audience. Therefore, use textual evidence drawn from source material to support the main points of your analysis. Use footnotes and end-of-sentence footnotes where appropriate.
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7. summarise your analysis in a concluding paragraph.
Whether you are aiming for a good grade or trying to provide a satisfying reading experience for your audience, conclude your analysis essay with a concluding paragraph that summarises your argument. The concluding paragraph is not the place to introduce new evidence. Rather, it is the bow of your entire essay, reminding the reader of your most important points and leaving the final words to be considered.
8. revise as necessary.
Once your draft is complete, leave it for a few hours or days and proofread it with fresh eyes. Ask yourself the following questions: am I accurately representing the author's point of view? Do I support my claims with evidence from the text? Am I providing analysis rather than my own personal opinion? Is my writing clear, grammatically correct and spelled correctly?
9. write a final draft.
Based on your self-analysis in the previous step, edit your essay and implement any necessary changes. At this point, you can consider your essay ready for submission. Alternatively, feel free to show it to a friend, teacher or mentor to gain a new perspective on your work.
Week 3 :
In this week, we started the methodology part.
Figure 4.1 the slides of methodology
Figure 4.2 the instruction of methodology
How to write a methodology to make research results more convincing.
Writing a methodology is an essential part of presenting your results when reporting on your research. Methodology is the detail of the research methodology presented in its own section of the report, but it supports the research findings by explaining the research techniques and creating a roadmap showing how the conclusions were reached.
A well-written and effective methodology explains the measures used and provides support for why the methods were chosen. It also explains how the chosen methods directly led to the answers to the questions raised in the research.
Why methodology is important
Methodology can add legitimacy to a study if it is shared. If the methodology is unreliable or incorrect, the results produced from it will also be unreliable and erroneous. The reader of a research report assumes that you have followed convention and that the conclusions you have reached are valid.
The methodology you report on must also be reproducible. Your written methodology should reach the same conclusions no matter who uses it.
How to write a methodology
The steps to follow when writing a methodology are
1. restate the thesis or research question
In the first part of your methodology, restate the issue you are investigating in your research. By restating it, the reader can follow the methodology step by step from beginning to end. Re-presenting the thesis also gives you the opportunity to mention the assumptions you made in your research and to list the variables and conditions you tested in your research.
2. explain the research methodology chosen
After reiterating the research question, explain the type of research employed. If you have chosen either qualitative or quantitative research, or if you have chosen mixed research methods or alternative methods recognized in your particular field, state the reasons for your choice.
3. explain if a less common methodology was used
If the methodology employed is outside the conventions of the field, clearly explain your choice. For example, if you have adopted a unique research methodology specific to your thesis topic, or if you have adopted a methodology normally used in other research fields.
Methodology is the proof of the validity of your research findings, so a good explanation of why you used an alternative method for your research will help you to respond to potential criticisms of unusual methods.
4. explain how the data used was collected
Report whether the data used in the study were quantitative or qualitative. Describe the experiments carried out and include information on how the experiments were designed, variables measured and what equipment was needed to carry out the experiments.
4. explain the source of the existing data (including how the data were initially collected) and list the criteria used to select the existing data from other sources
5. explain how the collected data was analyzed.
In the next part of the methodology, tell the reader how you processed and analyzed the collected data, but do not discuss the results or conclusions.
If you have kept to quantitative research, describe the steps you took to ensure the accuracy of the data, the software you used for numerical analysis and the statistical tests you employed.
If you have only employed qualitative research, the analysis can be content-based, theme-based or discourse-based.
6. evaluate and justify the choice of methodology
Describes the criteria used in selecting the research methodology. Cite any potential weaknesses of the chosen methodology and provide evidence to support your choice. Include a brief evaluation of other methodologies that could have been chosen.
7. explain the problem and solution
Describe any problems that arose during the research and how they were overcome. The problem-solving skills demonstrated in this section will support the validity of your research to the reader.
8. cite all sources used to determine the choice of methodology
In the last section of the methodology, mention the sources used in determining the overall methodology. This will strengthen the validity of your study.
Methodology writing tips
Here are some tips to help you write your methodology
Show how and why: go beyond a brief description of your methods and show why you adopted them and how you used them. By doing so, you can show that the research was carried out meticulously.
Draft as you work: take notes as you work and summarize the main points of the methodology to ensure you have all the details correct. Keeping a real-time record of methods and techniques leads to good methodology.
Focus on the research question: relate your choice of methodology to the central theme of your research. This association allows you to show that you have chosen the best method to address the issues raised in your paper.
Write for the target audience: produce a clear, well-structured methodology. Write well for the target audience of your research and go beyond a list of technical details and procedures.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) on methodology
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about methodology and their answers.
What is the difference between methods and methodology?
Methodology is an overall strategy about research. In contrast, methods refer to the procedures, such as surveys and experiments, used to collect and analyze data.
Where should the methodology be described?
The methodology section should be placed after the introduction and before the results and conclusions of the final paper or report.
What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative research?
Quantitative research uses numbers and statistics to test hypotheses through the collection and analysis of data. In contrast, qualitative research explores ideas and experiences using words and meanings.
Are validity and reliability the same thing?
Validity and reliability are related but different concepts in terms of whether a method is suitable for measuring something. Validity refers to whether the results measure what they are supposed to measure. Reliability, in contrast, refers to whether the same results are consistently reproduced when all conditions are the same.
What is sampling?
Sampling is the selection of a target group for data collection. The sample size (number of data) is determined by the specific requirements of the research topic.
Week 4 and 5 :
Figure 5.1 the slides of Result and Discussions
Figure 5.2 the instruction of Result and Discussions
Figure 5.3 the instructions of Writing visual analysis
Figure 5.4 how to write the discussion on youtube
Figure 5.5 how to write the discussion on youtube
Figure 5.6 how to write the discussion on youtube
How to write a Discussion - what should and should not be included
What to include
1. interpretation of results and arguments
Summarise the main points you want the reader to take away, such as how the data presented in the Results can be interpreted and what can be argued from them. You should also carefully state why such an interpretation is logically valid. It is advisable to include this in the first half of the Discussion, in anticipation of readers who will start reading the Discussion immediately after reading the title and abstract of the paper.
2. self-assessment of methods and assumptions
Summarise the strengths, weaknesses, validity and shortcomings of the factors that generate or influence the data on which you base your conclusions, such as experimental or computational methods, the experimental environment, temporary assumptions or premises. You should be upfront about any shortcomings, as no one realistically expects a perfect method or environment to be free of flaws. If the shortcomings are not described, it will be assumed that you adopted them without being aware of them, thus undermining the credibility of your results and conclusions.
3. comparison with previous studies
Compare your research with the most relevant previous studies and clearly state where your research is superior and where there are similarities and differences. Explain why you think so. This will also demonstrate that you are a researcher with solid knowledge in the field.
4. re-examine the data
If there are other interpretations or conclusions that could be drawn from the data, introduce them in a supplementary way. Also mention any data (outliers or exceptions) that do not fit the interpretations or conclusions and explain the reasons for these.
5. practical applications
Summarise what the conclusions of your research are useful for and the specific applications. The wider and more important the application, the more significant the conclusion will be; if there is a Conclusion section, this should be included in that section.
6. possible future developments
Indicate what needs to be done in the future for subsequent studies. Should the method be improved, should more data be obtained using the same method, or should the application of the conclusions obtained be evaluated? The authors have the first right to chart the future course of their research. If there is a Conclusion section, this should be included in that section.
What should not be mentioned.
1. new data not in Result
All data obtained as facts should be listed in the Result. Scattered data may complicate the process.
2. data not supported by the data in the Result
The discussion in the Discussion should clearly state which data in the Result it is based on. For example, you should use phrases such as 'as shown in Figure 1' or 'based on the data obtained in ~'. Do not refer to interpretations (it can be said that ~) or action decisions (it would be better to do ~) without clearly stating the data.
3. topics not introduced in the Introduction
Topics to be touched on in the discussion should be announced as far as possible in the Introduction.
4. expressions without specificity
Accuracy is required, no matter how open to interpretation it may be. Be particularly careful to use quantitative information and not just vague adjectives such as "very much", "relatively", "a little" or "always".
Week 6 :
In this week, we're required to do conclusion section.
Figure 6.1 How to write Conclusion Abstract
Figure 6.2 Instruction of Conclusion Abstract
Figure 6.3 How to write Conclusion in Youtube
Figure 6.4 How to write Conclusion in Youtube
Figure 6.5 How to write Abstract in Youtube
How to write a 'Conclusion' and 'Conclusion' for reports, theses and dissertations
Point 1: "Conclusion" and "Conclusion" are the same thing.
Some students may wonder what the difference between "Conclusion" and "Conclusion" is.
The answer is that "Conclusion" and "Conclusion" are the same thing.
They just vary from field to field and person to person.
If you say "Introduction", it feels better to say "Conclusion".
If I say 'Introduction', it would be more consistent to say 'Conclusion'.
That's how we use them.
Point 2: The "Conclusion" should briefly summarise the content of the "Discussion" in one or two paragraphs.
In the "Conclusion" and "Conclusion" section, you should briefly summarise the discussion in one or two paragraphs, so let's start with the discussion.
Introduction (formulating the question, vague)
Consideration (answering the issues raised in the objectives of this study)
As mentioned above, in the Discussion, you will write the answers to the questions you first wrote in the Introduction, i.e. the objectives of this study.
Therefore, in the "Conclusion" or "Conclusion", you should write a brief paragraph or two about the answers to the questions you set out in the Introduction, i.e. the Discussion.
For more information on reflections, see How to write a reflection! Learn more about writing reflections with examples and explanations.
Point 3: Does the 'conclusion' answer the question defined in the 'introduction'?
The most important thing to consider is whether the questions defined in the Introduction are answered in the Conclusion.
Introduction (formulate the question, vague)
Conclusion (briefly summarises the discussion in one or two paragraphs; answers the question in the introduction)
Point (iv): read only the 'introduction' and 'conclusion' to see if the argument is clear.
This is almost the same as point (iii), but it is important, so read only the introduction and conclusion and check again.
Read only the introduction and conclusion.
Does it make the argument? It is not done except for this.
In other words, check that the question defined in the introduction is answered in the conclusion.
Quite often, this is where you may be off, so make sure you only read the introduction and conclusion to check.
Point 5: Don't suddenly write here what is not in the main text.
Do not suddenly write something here that is not in the main text, i.e. has not been written before.
The "Conclusion" and "Conclusion" are only a summary.
Point 6: Write about the limitations of this research.
The next step is often to write about the limitations of this research.
Difference between an Abstract and an Introduction to a research paper.
When you decide to write an academic paper, a question suddenly comes to mind. What is the difference between an abstract and an introduction? Should I repeat the abstract in the introduction? Although both describe the content of the paper, they require different elements.
In most cases, the reader of a paper will first use the title to determine whether the content is in the area of interest, and then look at the abstract to decide whether to proceed to the main body of the paper. Therefore, the abstract should be concise and straightforward as a summary of the paper as a whole. The introduction, on the other hand, should go into the content of the paper and briefly describe the background of the research, what you want to achieve through the research and your hypothesis. Both play a very important role in drawing the reader into the paper. This is a good opportunity to get to the point.
■ Abstract
Role of the abstract
The abstract is a brief summary of the paper, from the research background and methods to the conclusions. Put simply, it is "a short sentence that tells you what the paper as a whole is about". The role of the abstract is important because reviewers of academic journals (journals) look at the abstract to decide whether to proceed to read the whole article. The abstract should provide the background, methods and conclusions of the paper so that the reader can understand the content of the paper without having to look at the text or references.
Nevertheless, the abstract should not contain details of the research. The word count of an abstract is usually considered to be around 10% of the total paper, and each journal's submission rules set a maximum word count. There are also online databases that only allow access to the first 250-300 words of an abstract. Abstracts therefore need to be concise and clear, not long and detailed. Assuming that the article will be included in the database, if the abstract contains several words (around 4-5) that are considered important keywords in the research field of the article, it is more likely to be searched on the web as relevant literature in that field. Researchers looking for references will read the abstracts of papers that appear as a result of their search to determine whether they are what they are looking for, so make sure you include your keywords well.
Abstract format
There are two types of abstract format: structured abstracts and unstructured abstracts. A structured abstract consists of five items They are excellent because they make it easy for the reader to see what is in the abstract and what they want to know immediately.
[Items in a structured abstract]
1. background
Provides up-to-date information and keywords on the research topic and arouses the reader's interest.
2. objectives
Describes the subject of the research, the reasons for working on it and the goals you want to realise through the research.
3. methods
Provide a brief description of the research.
4. results
Describes the results, findings and findings obtained from the research.
5. Conclusions.
State the conclusions to the hypothesis and whether there is any further research.
An unstructured abstract, on the other hand, describes the objectives and methods of the research in a single chunk, rather than separately for each item. While it can be written freely as there are no rules for its form, it requires good writing skills and care should be taken to avoid making it too long. This is a form of abstract often seen in papers in research fields other than the natural sciences.
Whichever format you choose, as mentioned above, each journal has a maximum word limit for abstracts. Be sure to check the submission rules of the journal you wish to submit to in advance.
Introduction.
Role of the introduction
The introduction is the introduction to the main body of the paper. The introduction should detail the impetus or motivation for the research, the background to the research, the hypothesis, and the problem you wish to clarify or solve. At the same time, it should describe the innovation and importance of your own paper, while introducing previous research in your research field. As the methods and results of the research will be explained in detail in the main body of the paper, it is not necessary to provide data or other details in the introduction, but it is advisable to give the main points. In addition, references should be included. References help the reader of the paper to understand what knowledge has been accumulated and what has or has not been elucidated in the research field. Thus, an introduction is by no means a simple matter of repeating the abstract.
Key points on how to write an introduction are as follows You may wish to write the introduction after you have completed the entire paper. This is because by taking a bird's-eye view of the whole research and then putting your thoughts together again, you can better organise the key points in your paper and reflect them in the introduction.
[Key points on how to write an introduction]
▪ Introduction.
Describe the innovation, direction and importance of the research. To provide a clearer background to the research, introduce past or previous research in the relevant field, state what problems remain unresolved and what value or significance the research has in solving those problems.
...Tone (format).
Use the present tense, a formal tone and avoid emotional or verbose expressions.
Content
Explain the purpose of your research, your hypothesis and what you have discovered through your research. Be careful not to be biased towards the results when stating that the research has produced results that are worth reading in full. The results are written in the body of the text, so here you should briefly state the importance of the research and what contribution the results make to the relevant research area.
... Length.
The guideline is four paragraphs, but you should follow the submission rules of the journal.
Of course, you can rearrange the order of the paragraphs: first give the background to your research, then explain your own research and compare it with others. It is important to show how 'new and brilliant' your research is through the abstract and introduction.
Week 12-14 :
Figure 7.1 About KREATE
Figure 7.2 About KREATE
Figure 7.3 About KREATE
Figure 7.4 About KREATE
Figure 7.5 Typeface
●Draft - Dissertation
Week 1 :
・To prepare the structure of dissertation
・To gather the information seeing back the critical review from last semester
・To prepare the Literature Review Matrix based on sample from Google class
So this week, I tried to decide the topic and gathered the journal article for literature review.
Figure 8.1 the literature review - pdf
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KotkSrvkK3QKpPiwvns2eLtBmlGof1-J/edit
Week 2 :
・To review the Literature Review Matrix and add more article
・To make the draft of dissertation clearly
・Submit Draft Dissertation Section 2, Literature Review by 11th Sep
Also I just continued with writing literature review and prepared the dissertation with table part.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
1.2 Research Aim and Objectives
1.3 The structure of the Dissertation
CHAPTER 2 : LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1. About the Yokai Characters
2.1.1 About the Yokai Characters
2.1.2 The relation between “Kawaii Character” and “Yokai”
2.2 “Kawaii Research” in Japan
2.2.1 Background and objectives
2.2.2 Concept of “Kawaii” and social currents
2.2.3 Meaning of “Kawaii”
2.2.4 Changes in the definition of “Kawaii” according to the “Kawaii–Ron(Kawaii Theory)” (Inuhiko Yomota 2006)
2.2.5 Research on “Kawaii Characters”
2.2.6 The modern definition of “Kawaii”
CHAPTER 3 : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 The Overall Image of “Kawaii Yokai Characters” from a Character Designer’s Perspective. – with Interviews
3.1.1 Problem statement and objectives
3.1.2 Method
3.1.3 Survey subjects
3.1.4 Survey method
3.1.5 Question structure
3.1.6 Analysis procedure
3.2 Overall view of “Kawaii Yokai Characters” from the viewers’ point of view - on the questionnaires
3.2.1 Objective
3.2.2 Methods
3.2.3 Questionnaire item structure
3.2.4 Character construction method
3.2.5 Face
Week 3 :
・To make the draft of dissertation clearly
・To compose the table of contents
・Submit Draft Dissertation Research Methodology by 18th Sep
In this week, I started do methodology part. So I prepared the images for questionnaire and some question for it and interview with expert as well.
Figure 9.1 the questionnaire in google form in English ver
Figure 9.2 the questionnaire in google form in Japanese ver
Figure 9.3 the questions for interview in English ver
Figure 9.4 the questions for interview in Japanese ver
Figure 9.5 the decoration part
Figure 9.6 the mouth size part
Figure 9.7 the mouth shape part
Figure 9.8 the mouth position part
Figure 9.9 the nose size part
Figure 9.10 the nose shape part
Figure 9.11 the nose shape part
Figure 9.12 the eye shape part
Figure 9.13 the eye size part
Figure 9.14 the eye position part
Figure 9.15 the face shape part
Week 4:
・To prepare questions with illustration for Methodology
・Do interview with expert
・Do questionnaire in twitter and instagram
・Gather the information I get and do discussion/results
In this week, I did the questionnaire in twitter and instagram, and did the interview with some creator in Japan. After that, I prepared the data table as well.
Figure 10.1 the decoration part by gender
Figure 10.2 the mouth size part by gender
Figure 10.3 the mouth shape part by gender
Figure 10.4 the mouth position part by gender
Figure 10.5 the nose size part by gender
Figure 10.6 the nose shape part by gender
Figure 10.7 the nose position part by gender
Figure 10.8 the eye shape part by gender
Figure 10.9 the eye size part by gender
Figure 10.10 the eye position part by gender
Figure 10.11 the face shape part by gender
Figure 10.12 the decoration part
Figure 10.13 the mouth size part
Figure 10.14 the mouth shape part
Figure 10.15 the mouth position part
Figure 10.16 the nose size part
Figure 10.17 the nose shape part
Figure 10.18 the nose position part
Figure 10.19 the eye shape part
Figure 10.20 the eye size part
Figure 10.21 the eye position part
Figure 10.22 the face shape part
Week 5 :
・Gather the information I get and do discussion/results
・Start writing the conclusion
After prepared data tables and images of result of questionnaire, I did discussion part and conclusion part.
Figure 11.1 the final draft dissertation in week 5 - pdf
Week 6 :
In this week, I tried to create some data of interview with script which experts said and compose the discussion part more clearly. Also did conclusion and abstract section.
Figure 12.1 the data of interview script 4.1.1
Figure 12.2 the data of interview script 4.1.2
Figure 12.3 the data of interview script 4.1.3
Figure 12.4 the data of interview script 4.1.4
Figure 12.5 the data of interview script 4.1.5
Figure 12.6 the data of interview script 4.1.6
Figure 12.7 the data of interview script 4.1.7
Week 13-14 :
These weeks, I started to write Journal Article for final project. After I got the feedback, I continue with the template of KREATE.
Figure 13.1 the draft of Journal Article
Figure 13.2 the draft of Journal Article
●Final Dissertation and Journal Article
Figure 14.1 Final Dissertation
Figure 14.2 Final Journal Article
●Feedback
Week 1 :
For this week's session, we got a brief introduction of the first task for this semester. We were required to prepare the dissertation with a literature review matrix by the end of next week. So I just referred to the literature review matrix from the critical review from last semester.
Week 2 :
Almost the end of this week, I just tried to explore the details for this task more and more. It took a lot of time and I felt really tired, but it was a bit kind of fun. Also tried to prepare the draft dissertation, but it was really confusing for me to construct clearly.This module is kind of difficult and annoying for me to do well as well. I'll try my best though
Week 3 :
So for this week, I did this task really hard. That is why I could write a lot about my research dissertation. This week, we didn’t have a lecture and session although I could catch up to finish the assignment and explore research.
Week 4 :
This week, I tried to do interviews with experts who did previous research methodology last semester. I had a great time discussing character design. Also for the questionnaire, my friends and so on corporated me to know about kawaii characters, I really appreciated them. Although it really took a lot of time to prepare the illustration for the questionnaire.
Week 5 :
This week, I tried to catch up with the weekly session doing the result and discussion part. I prepared a lot of images, which was why I took a lot of time to complete them. Also I gotta show more clear with discussion interview part.
Week 6 :
I created a resource of data from the interview script for showing the discussion part more clearly, just because I got the feedback to make it more clear to people who read this research. After that, I did the conclusion part and abstract as well. Also I tried to compose the e-blog more clearly. So far it is good, perhaps.
Week 10 :
After I tried to re-create the e-booklet design in InDesign, I also tried to design it between photoshop to express a kind of yokai, japanese mood.
I can do the design but I also need to do it in InDesign. It means that I can edit just the title, element and then combine it in InDesign.
Week 11 :
So this week, I also tried to design tables, figures and some elements to make it more clear. And think about the design again just because I wanted to create it clearly to see. I have to check the design and script content so far. First of all, I need to fix the numbers of images. After that I can complete the booklet design.
Week 12 :
Do continue with checking details of dissertation and booklet design. There's a lot of mistake on dissertation so I need to check it again and again.
Week 13-14 :
This week, I tried to write a draft journal article for my final project. I did turn in MyTimes as well. I can continue with this Journal Article, but also I need to fix the title and through with the template from KREATE in Google classroom.
●References
>Experience
This experience of writing dissertation with learning about Kawaii Yokai Character Design can let me be more confidence to inform own idea. It was really hard for me to write a lot of sentences but I could also improve my knowledge and skill of writing.
>Observations
From this experience, I could learned how importance of compose sentences more clear to inform completely.
>Further readings/references
'The Dissertation Classroom'.
The Dissertation Classroom is a book aimed at readers who have a dissertation assignment and are wondering, "Now where do I start?".
The content of the book is general knowledge about dissertations, including.
What you need to know about writing a dissertation (components of a dissertation, arrangements for writing a dissertation, types of dissertations)
The outline of a thesis statement
How to write a text (paragraph writing, tips for writing clear sentences, rules for quotations and notes).
Each of these topics is not that in-depth, but if you want to get a basic knowledge of how to write a thesis first, you should read this book first.
'The basics of writing skills'.
This book is not so much a thesis as a book detailing 'how to write clearly'.
It is important that your thesis is well argued according to the rules above all else, but even if the content is solid, it is difficult to be evaluated if your thesis is "not clear enough to understand what you are talking about".
Therefore, learn from this book how to write in a way that is easy to understand. It is written from very basic rules, but should be instructive for beginners.
Specifically, the following rules are introduced
- Sentences should be short and well worded
- Rules on the relationship between subject and predicate.
- The use of 'ni' and 'de' or 'ni'.
- Do not use spoken language such as "will" and "so".
- Avoid using the reader's head.
- Put modifiers immediately before words.
- Eliminate words that can be deleted thoroughly.
- Choose concise expressions.
...etc.
The above is just one example, but as there are 77 items explained, few people will be able to put them all into practice perfectly.
'The Art of 100-Page Writing'.
This book assumes that you have some dissertation writing and writing skills and is recommended for those who want to improve their dissertation writing skills.
If you are a third or fourth year undergraduate or first year master's student who is used to writing dissertations and reports, you can read it quickly and organise your dissertation writing. It is literally written in about 100 pages, so you can input and put it into practice in one day.
Preparing and thinking about writing a dissertation
How to create a structure
How to write logically and clearly
and more are comprehensively and compactly summarised.
A lot of information is packed into 100 pages, so it would be easier to read if you have some knowledge of the subject, but you can read this book alone and start writing your dissertation as per the book.
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