A Research Essay in the context of this unit means a piece of work that asks you to investigate a subject, forming an understanding of it in the wider context of architectural ‘discourse’ – where it fits and what views of it are espoused by different voices and from different points of view – and then articulating your understanding, backed up with evidence from your research.
In this essay you are required to use diagrams, drawings and photographs (at least three of each) to illustrate your analysis.
Your essay MUST be written from a perspective that expresses your own critical evaluations.
Your submission must:
• be between 1700-2000 words in length
• use your own diagrams, drawings and photographs to illustrate your analysis,
• include at least three quotes from different reputable sources (minimum requirement for the number of sources consulted).
• If you are using web-based information (two sources maximum) in addition to other reputable texts/media (books, journal articles, films etc.) these MUST also be properly referenced
• include in-text references and reference list using Author-Date Chicago Referencing Style,
Topic 1:
Critically analyse and evaluate the relationship between the architecture of the ‘Historic Heart of Perth’ and its relationship to the ‘invisible’ history of Perth – the pre-Colonial (Invasion) and Indigenous history of this part of Western Australia – and how it manifests on the people’s land and cultural milieu which the City now occupies.
Research Essay Marking Criteria:
Demonstrated understanding of the research topic.
Relevance and accuracy of facts in relation to the research topic.
Level of critical analysis and evaluation.
Clearly stated and logically developed arguments and use of supporting evidence (quotes).
Quality of research sources and diversity of references used (in-text and reference list).
Clarity and quality of writing.
Quality of visual recordings (diagrams and drawings).
Inventiveness of approach and DEPTH of research.
Please note that failure to observe the word count for this assignment will result in mark penalties.