# | Component of a thesis proposal | % of experts agreement of | Experts additional remarks | |
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Proposed definition | % | |||
1 | Research title | The first item that appears to the reader. It invites the reader to proceed to other contents | 73 | It should be reflective of research topic, questions, objectives, content and approach and convey the aim, the purpose, the scope and the outcome |
2 | The abstract | The first item that appears in the TP after the title and of the same significance. It calls the reader in or alienates him out | 79 | Although some experts commented that in several schools an abstract is not a compulsory component of TP, 79% of the experts agreed that the abstract is needed |
3 | Keywords | A set of words or terms used for archiving, tabulation and electronic search on databases | 75 | Keywords are better written by splitting the title into its separate single words or terms. They should include essential terms describing the research topic, the unique sub-specializations and focus of the research (what is researched), the contextual scope of the research (where and when) and the used research methodology (how to conduct the research) |
4 | Background | A gradual preparation from the larger scientific field to the specific field, from wider geographic area to the immediate area, and from the strategic level to the level closer to the examined problem | 74 | The background should place the study within the larger context of the research, create interest to the reader and catch his attention, help him understand why the study is significant, include limitation and arguments of pervious research, and include quotations and statistics leading the reader to go to the next component of the TP |
5 | Statement of the problem | |||
5–1 | Statement of the general research problem | A narrative describing a negative situation prevailing in the investigated urban environment/ecosystem or architectural setting | 92 | A statement which stimulates interest in the study; scientifically explained to convey a simple, clear and specific issue to which a reader can relate”; “equivalent to the negative wording of the research aim”; and “in the humanities and social sciences many dissertations endeavour to establish the conditions of the problem, not to solve it |
5–2 | Statement of the research sub-problems | A narrative that describes the general problem in detail; sub-problems are simply the various causes of the general problem | 84 | One expert commented that “the above definition is valid and useful in causal research types only; other research types might consider different approaches” |
5–3 | Consequences of the problem | A narrative that describes the effects of sub-problems on the investigated environment | 83 | None |
6 | Research questions | A set of questions the research tries to answer. Each question usually covers one of the research sub-problems | 96 | None |
7 | Research aim/goal/objectives | The goal should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely | 96 | None |
7–1 | General aim of the research | A specific and clear statement presenting the overall purpose of the study | 96 | None |
7–2 | Procedural objectives of the research | The sub-goals emanating from the main aim of the study. They provide a roadmap and illustrate important stages leading to sequential targets towards achieving the general aim | 79 | They are articulated sub-goals that in their totality compose the main research aim |
7–3 | Development objectives of the research | The objectives which focus on solving the research sub-problems and eventually solving the main problem of the investigated situation | 74 | None |
8 | Research scope | A statement which defines the thematic, geographical/spatial and temporal limits of research | None | |
9 | Research significance and contributions | Highlight potential positive impacts of the study on the life and environmental qualities | 87 | Expected contributions can only be tentative in the early research proposal stage, the researcher must remain open to unexpected findings upon the finishing stage of his/her study |
10 | Preliminary review of literature | Builds an initial understanding of the problem, identify the most important variables considered, cite methodologies used; make use of the latest findings and record the various recommendations/solutions suggested | 91 | Related directly to the stated research questions; identify areas of controversy in the literature; describe the relationship of each work to others; point the way forward for further research; and be organized into categories or themes |
11 | Research methodology | Contains explanation of the appropriate methods to be used in data collection, analysis, synthesis and presentation; for the extraction of results; and for the development of appropriate approaches or solutions to deal with the research problem | 82 | None |
12 | Research structure and timeline | A brief statement of the main sections of the master's/doctoral thesis arranged on the tentative dates for completing the various stages of the research | 95 | None |
13 | List of references | A list which contains a reasonable number of relevant references on the topic | 82 | None |
An extracted list of success rules for thesis proposals
Rule # | % of experts agreed | Success rule | ||
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Component of a thesis proposal | Relationship nature (→) | Its concise definition (and/or) its relationship to another component/s | ||
1 | 60% | Research title | Should reflect | The general aim and scope of the research |
The negative wording of the research problem | ||||
2 | 75% | The abstract | Should be | A concise brief of all necessary components of the research proposal |
3 | 74% | Keywords | Should include | Terms representing research title, topic, unique sub-specializations, methodology and scope |
4 | 74% | Research background | Should cover | A gradual contextual literary analysis relevant to the study preparing the reader to enter the study |
5 | The statement of the problem | |||
5–1 | 73% | Statement of the general research problem | Should reflect | The main cause of a quantitative and/or qualitative deficiency in the environment under investigation |
The negative wording of the research aim | ||||
5–2 | 80% | Research sub-problems | Should describe | The subsidiary causes of the main problem |
5–3 | 79% | Consequences of the Problem | Should describe | Subsidiary symptoms of the general illness of the examined environment |
6 | 79% | Research questions | Should rephrase | The research sub-problems in a question format |
The research objectives in a question format | ||||
7 | 63% | Research aims, goals and objectives | Should be | SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely) |
7–1 | 63% | General aim of the research | Should reflect | A target responding to the general research problem/question |
A potential alternative scenario that may enable the development of solutions | ||||
The research title with the same or different wording | ||||
7–2 | 57% | Procedural objectives of the research | Should articulate/represent | The sub-goals that compose the main research aim |
The stages of the research | ||||
The sections or chapters of the thesis | ||||
7–3 | 70% | Development objectives of the research | Should reflect | Targeted solutions to the sub-problems of the study |
Targeted possible cures/fixes for the subsidiary causes of the problem | ||||
8 | 83% | Research scope | Should cover | Thematic, geographic and temporal limits of the study |
9 | 87% | Research significance and contributions | Should highlight | The expected positive theoretical or practical impacts of the research or both |
10 | 95% | Preliminary review of literature | Should cover | A well-documented, structured, analysed and synthesized critical review of relevant research |
11 | 82% | Research methodology | Should explain | The methods, techniques and tools used to accomplish the research objectives in each stage of the study |
12 | 82% | Research structure and timeline | Should articulate/represent | The stages/phases of the research and their expected completion dates |
The main chapters of the research distributed along the completion timeline | ||||
13 | 77% | List of references | Should present | The references relevant to the research problem |
14 | General rule | The thesis proposal (using future tenses) | Should resemble | The general introduction of the final thesis (using past tenses) |
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About the authors.
Mahmoud Abdellatif is a Professor of Urban and Regional Planning, College of Architecture and Planning, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU), Dammam, Saudi Arabia. He received an MSc from Assuit University, Egypt in 1977 and another MSc from Iowa State University in 1981 and a PhD degree from Texas A&M University in 1985. He has taught and practiced Architecture and Urban Planning for more than 45 years in Egypt, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. His main research focus is on research methods, strategic planning and design and development approaches. He is currently the adviser of IAU Vice President for Studies, Development and Community Services. His last book (published in Arabic) entitled The Simplifying-Integrating Approach to Contemporary Design, Planning and Urban Development articulates his own problem-solving approach. He is the principle editor of the Strategic Plan of Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University 2018–2025.
Reham Abdellatif is an Assistant Professor in Architecture, College of Design, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU), Dammam, Saudi Arabia. She obtained an MSc degree from Assiut University in 2003 and a PhD degree from Newcastle University, UK, in 2012. She has taught and practiced Architecture and Interior Design for more than 22 years in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Her main research focus is on Architectural Education and Curriculum Development, Analysing Design Learning Activities, Distant/Online Learning, Communication and Computation, VR and Information Technologies in Architecture. She ran the interior design curriculum development committee in Assiut University and in IAU.
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Site analysis for construction.
Site Analysis is very important before we initiate our construction. Detailed study of site and its surroundings will help justify our design proposal. Detailed study of the site and surrounding areas of the site helps in designing the project efficiently.
A site is selected on the basis of the demand of the construction
An already existing site is taken, is analyzed and the kind of project to be proposed on that particular site is decided.
When analyzing the site, we also have to consider the impact of the structure on the surrounding environment. If the proposed structure would have any negative impact on the environment. In one of our earlier articles, we have discussed “Site selection” and “Site Analysis” with respect to the environmental impact.
Check it out:
Selection of a suitable site | Environmental Sustainability
Site Analysis and Development
Google maps.
Locate your site on the google maps.
It will give you an idea of the:
Site contours
The connectivity to the main road and other sub roads
The distances from the major landmarks such as:
Hire a surveyor and get the survey of the land. It will help you figure out the geological and hydrological structure of the site.
The main entrances and the main road abutting the site also has to be noted. Easy accessibility to the site is very important for any kind of project. But of course, the significance varies if we are to compare an industrial project with residential project.
After spotting the major landmarks, analyze the integrity of their existence in close proximity to the site. It is essential to know as to what kind of impact would these structures have on our site.
Mark the orientation of site. Orientation of site will help you in orienting the structure correctly in the process of designing.
Climate can be subdivided into two major divisions:
We have to study the micro climate and macro climate of the place in order to design a Bio-climatic structure. We have already discussed Bio-climatic Architecture. You must give a read before advancing further. It will give you a clear idea of the Bio climatic aspects to be considered while designing.
The site location and detailed site analysis will give you an idea of the economic feasibility of the project. It means that the type of building or construction you are looking forward to proposing on that site would be a successful venture or not depending on the conditions of the site.
For example:
If you propose to build a five star hotel on a highway, it would not be economically feasible because you would not have the kind of users you would like to target for your venture to become successful. Hence, going for a construction of a Highway Restaurant would be much more feasible.
Apart from environmental Sustainability, we are also looking at Sustainability in terms of construction.
That is, it is important to satisfy three important principles of Green Architecture which aims at Sustainability :
Study of services on site is also very important. The major site services include:
After the absolute study of the site, one can conclude on the kind of project to be executed, its feasibility and also its sensitivity to be shown towards designing the structure and the site as well.
Also check out the “Guide on Site Planning” .
hi am doing my final year architecture thesis project. self sustainable district police head quarters.i need some help for doing this project regarding sustainable design…
Hello Arvinth! We would gladly like to help you with your project.
But first I would like you to study Sustainable construction and technologies used before we discuss as to how you could incorporate it into your design. List of things you need to do before we discuss: Literature study of Police Head quarters (In your country and abroad) This will give you an idea of the difference in the planning and design of the police head quarters in your country and abroad. Also study about Sustainable structures…not necessarily sustainable police headquarters. After you have sufficient knowledge to discuss, we can then discuss it together and ask for different opinions from experts and other students and then come to a conclusion.
Live casestudies Minimum of two live casestudies have to be done by you. We can then discuss the scope of your design and the methodology in which you should progress.
Hope to see you back with some study on your project topic.
All the best!
Hi Ma’am thank you so much for such useful information!
I have a query! Does the site have to be barren land? Could it be a site that has farmlands or maybe a golf course, which could be scrapped out and considered as barren land? I need to select a site in delhi, but am unable to locate a big enough site in the midst of the city…..please help me out!
Hello Rama, Is this your thesis project?? I assume it is.
In this case, you are not allowed to assume things. You can definitely consider farmlands but not golf courses. It would also depend on the topic of your project. If you want we could discuss your design topic on the blog. This will help you as well as others.
hi maam, do u hv ne data related to police headquarters
hello .. i’m astudent at architecture college and i wish from you to help me by supply me with useful data ,information,drawings,and and standards of international airports design,because my graduation project is international airport in sinai ..please help me to design a good airport . thanks at all
hello maam me parul jain .. of 3rd year b.arch ….
hi… im a final year student of architecture doin my thesis as an automobile manufacturing plant… so can u help me in this by sayin wat s more imporrtant in lookin towards the site!!!
hi, i’m michael architecture student. please give me some tips for my proposal “city Hall”.
Hello Michael,
I am glad to hear from you. I am assuming that you have already done your literature case studies as well as live case studies. So write to me about all the requirements you have listed for the city hall design and I will give you my feedback on how you could proceed with design.
it is ideal to buy a land in private owner if your proposal is a city hall?
I am not sure if I understood your question clearly. Could you elaborate please so that all of us could help you through?
Hii i am nimit and my thesis project is ‘ORPHANAGE AND OLD AGE HOME” so can you plz give me some tips for my design concept how i can start with concept for orphans and old people ….
hi am doing my final year architecture thesis project. :institute of music, fine arts and architecture.i need some help for doing this project regarding which Indian based case studies as well as foreign to consult…n also suggest some tips for a design concept
Hello Akriti,
There are some really good institutions which you should consider for your casestudy. 1) Calcutta School of Music 2) Mumbai School of Music 3) Delhi School of Music
Let me know what you think. This would be a very good way to initiate a discussion.
Heyy evry1. I’m studying achitecture year 2 nd im findin it really hard to design a house, its like ive lost my creativitt wen it coms to designin houses…..wat should I do pls?
Hello Maryam,
Designing is a skill and takes time to learn. You should practice drawing more often. This will help you brush up your sketching skills which are important when it comes to expressing your thoughts on paper. Browse internet for house design ideas but don’t simply copy them. Having a look at different house designs will give you lots of design ideas. Check out floor plans, elevations and 3d views. I hope this helps.
hey m doing ma final yr architectural thesis project on super speciality children hospital. plz i need some help regarding case studies and suggestions for taking up a theme for the design concept
Hi, Im doing thesis on seafront development with hotel/resort. Could you please tell me, where to get standards for open space (like park) design based on tourist flow….
You could check out Time Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture. That is one huge resource.
what project should i carry out on my thesis topic Heritage conservation? what can i design for this?
Hello Aditya,
Well, you can take up an existing heritage building which is in ruins and not in a very good condition. You can work on the importance of why heritage buildings need to be regenerated and work on its designing. You can’t design a NEW heritage building. It has to be an existing one that you would like to consider.
hello ma’am, i am final year architecture student , and my thesis topic is ”media city “-designing a hub for all the visual media. so is their any standards while designing the channel station and can you please help me with some tips related to this topic. thank you..
Hi, am Felix. Am doing my thesis on ‘PLATEAU SOUTH BAPTIST CONFERENCE: Towards effective acoustic control in church building in nigeria. I need more literature on acoustics and what are the criteria in choosing a site for church building. Gracias
You can get all the information you need about acoustics in any library physics textbook. You can use a variety of excellent sound absorbing materials during interior design of a building to make it acoustically suitable for a Church gathering. It is all about material sciences.
I have designed a Church before. There are no specific criteria for choosing a site for a Church building. It is just a large building. Any site of sufficient area would be fine.
There may be local zoning regulations governing where you can build large public buildings, which generally depend on the available infrastructure like roads, parking and accessibility of fire trucks. But generally, any site is fine.
HI ma,m, I am a final year Architecture student, my project is SUSTAINABLE APARTMENT BUILDING and i need some help regarding to design plz…
hello ma’am, my thesis project is aerospace museum..please guide me with what factors should be considered while choosing a site for this project as i am finding difficulties in it.also which books should i refer for literature study of the same topic. please help. thank you.
Hello Tanna,
The major factors relating to your topic would be: 1) Good connectivity with the city 2) Easy transportation (public and private) 3) Scenic location if possible 4) make sure there are no other aerospace museums in the city.
Also refer to the factors mentioned in the article and use it like a checklist.
For museums you could refer to Times Savers Standards for literature study. Also, browse the internet for literature casestudies. You will find plenty of examples.
Keep me updated with your project progress.
hello, my thesis project is air and space museum. what factors should be considered while choosing a site for air and space museum?please help. thank you
Factors to keep in mind while selecting a site for air and space museum: 1) Good connectivity with the rest of the city 2) Easy transportation (public and private) 3) Open site ( with greenery around) – this is what people love. 4) make sure there are no such museums in the city (if there are choosing this topic will be waste of time)
Cant think of any other factors at the moment specific to your topic. But the factors mentioned in the article should be considered as well.
Keep me posted on the progress of your project.
hi sir/ma’am.. im in my final year in architecture and wondering if you can help me for my thesis, it’s a “vacation village: amalgamation built forms and the nature” . is my title sound okay? and can you also help me for some tips regarding my proposal? thank you
hi sir/ma’am..im in a final year in architecture and i’m wondering if you can help me for my thesis. “vacation village:amalgamation of built environment and the nature” is my title sound okay? and can you help me for some tips regarding my proposal?
Vacation Village | A Union of Structure with Nature
Sounds very good. That is going to be a large project. Define what your objectives are for this thesis. This would be critical. Estimate how much time you may require for this. If time is short, cut down the scope of your project. In my opinion, completing the thesis on time is more important than the thesis itself.
Once you have your main objectives of the thesis defined, things will become very easy.
Thank you for enhancing my title ? , actually ma’am my main objectives is to provide an alternative vacation destination featuring sustainable built forms in a relaxing place that incorporates tropical architecture.
Ma’am, I also have another topic which is health club or fitness center. I just want some suggestion how I can make this one more convincing to be a thesis title. What supporting topic can I add for this? A leisure hub maybe?
BenzuJK : Vacation Village | A Union of Structure with Nature Sounds very good. That is going to be a large project. Define what your objectives are for this thesis. This would be critical. Estimate how much time you may require for this. If time is short, cut down the scope of your project. In my opinion, completing the thesis on time is more important than the thesis itself. Once you have your main objectives of the thesis defined, things will become very easy.
Thank you for enhancing my title (smiling face) , actually ma’am my main objectives is to provide an alternative vacation destination featuring sustainable built forms in a relaxing place that incorporates tropical architecture.
Hello Vanvan, A leisure hub does sound interesting and could be very well accepted as a thesis topic. Since this is not a substantial design project which is what is expected at the final year level, you will have to work a lot harder in detail. You will also have to include interior detailing to clear your final year thesis. Also use plenty of 3d renderings to express your ideas. They make your portfolio catchy and interesting.
Good luck! Keep me posted.
hi i am currently in 5th year and i am planning to do Site analysis/Site development for my dissertation. Can you help me with it.
Yes of course we can. If you post your thesis topic and your plan as to how to plan to achieve your aims and objectives of your thesis project, we will assist you wherever possible.
Hi mam I m Dipesh my thesis topic is Indian institute of hotel management and I have chooses Goa as my site because govt. is proposing d same project there and I m done with my case studies Can you help me in concept and planning
Hello Dipesh,
It appears that I am late in responding to your question. I would be interested to know how far have you reached with your project.
hi sir/ma’am..im in 4th year of architecture and if you can help me for my thesis. “ornithological centre” … can you help me for some tips and case studies regarding my proposal?
Hello….I am final year student of architecture and my thesis topic is orphanage.Can you please help me find out important factors to be considered while designing orphanage.what kind of site is appropriate for designing orphanage?And where are the best places for doing case studies?
Hello Astha, Orphanage is a residential institution. So you will need the following spaces: – bedrooms – bathrooms – toilets – kitchen – play area – living/common area – dining area – rooms for the caretakers – store room – parking area
Location: You must choose a site preferably in the outskirts of a city/town.
Casestudies: Visit a few orphanages so that you can compare them. Comparative analysis is the best method to learn. I wouldn’t recommend which orphanage to visit. You will have to research and find out.
Hi, I am on my final year of architecture and currently working on my thesis project “Factors in designing a state of the art kidney centre promoting patient/resident-centred care” and one of the critical factor that I must consider is the criteria for site selection and preferably in regional areas because there has already been built kidney centre in our city “The National Kidney and Transplant Institute”. The problem is where should I strategicallyput the project with consideration of environment and proximity in other necessary establishments that a kidney centre needs.
Hi Sherwin, I don’t see why there cannot be two kidney transplant institutes in one city. If you don’t think you would want to propose one in your city, then you would have to look outside of your place which would probably be more difficult.
hello sir/ma’am… i m final year student of architecture and my thesis topic is tourist resort .can u please help me how to approach the topic …how to start the topic …how to present it ……what factors or areas to be covered …….or the site for resort cum hotel can also be used for only resort
Again, you have got the right questions… which is a good thing. You have to research various different resorts and make a list of everything you see. That will give you an idea of what resorts should have… Here’s a link to one of my favourite articles… Use it as a guideline to conduct a casestudy. http://architecture-student.com/case-studies/how-to-conduct-a-case-study/
is the tourist resort sound okay or is it very common topic big confusion help me
In my opinion you have chosen a very good topic. You should never worry about what it sounds like. The topic you choose should interest you without which you will not be able to design something extradordinary. Concentrate on designing the tourist resort in the best way you can. All the best!
Hello!^^ I’m a final year interior architecture student. My thesis project is based on a space for deaf and speech impaired people. However my aim is to encourage face to face communication between non-disabled people and deaf/speech impaired people. Could u please advise me on the factors that i should consider to choose an appropriate site for such a project.
I look forward to have a reply from u soon. Thank u.
Sites for such institutions are best suited away from the hustle and bustle of the city crowd. I like your topic however i would suggest that you rethink about your concept. When you say your aim is to encourage face to face communication between non-disabled people and deaf/speech impaired people, you should first have a clear idea of how you intend to do it. The concept has to be realistic. Focus more on design rather on fancy concepts would be my advice.
Hello I am a 2nd year student if architecture. We were given a project for performance spaces with capacity of 500. What are the factors to be considered? And how do I design a hypothetical site? Please help me out. Thank you.
I believe you have already begun designing the above mentioned project. Remember the tip I am about to give… Whilst designing any project, you must first do a couple of case studies of the existing spaces and list all the spaces in them. Figure out the area of spaces and compare both the cases. You will then have an idea of what is lacking and what you can do to improve it.
Take a look at the article below: http://architecture-student.com/case-studies/how-to-conduct-a-case-study/
Hello mam/ sir my name is garima. I’m 5th yr student my design topic is acedemy of martial art. I hav’t find any proposal in india. can u hlp me to finding a site. thank you..
dear sir/ maam,
I would like to know how feasible is a site if it has already built structures on it for my thesis
Hi Drishti That would depend on what your topic is. Also are you required to select a real site or a fictional site?
hello ma’am I am final year architecture student, and my thesis topic is “Reinterpreting Gurukulam for contemporary world” I need some help for doing this project regarding good case study. please help me with some tips related to this topic. Thank you
i am 5th year architecture design i would like to design bio-climatic cyber hub for this thesis design i would like to get information
Hello mam myself muktai working on my thesis of B.Arch on Agrotourism and allied activities. I need some guidance of how to give justification to a site chosen can u help me out .
Hello ma’am/sir,
My thesis topic is sensory experience museum. Could you please guide me on what basis I can select my site or if you would suggest any suitable site for the same
Will be looking forward to your reply Thank you
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The suitability of your site for the chosen architecture thesis topic is determined by the connections it has to the surroundings. The connectivity of your site can be on 2 scales: Macro and Micro. is defined by the immediate site network like access roads, surrounding buildings and proximity to project relevant utilities.
1. What You Love. Might seem like a no-brainer, but in the flurry of taking up a feasible topic, students often neglect this crucial point. Taking up a topic you're passionate about will not just make for a unique thesis, but will also ensure your dedication during tough times.
The design of public parks, plazas and playgrounds could be the best architecture thesis topic for an urban/landscape enthusiast. 14. Social Infrastructure. A robust, well-functioning society accommodates and facilitates the wellness of all its citizens and living beings.
While choosing an architectural thesis topic, it is best to pick something that aligns with your passion and interest as well as one that is feasible. Out of the large range of options, here are 20 architectural thesis topics. 1. Slum Redevelopment (Urban architecture) Slums are one of the rising problems in cities where overcrowding is pertinent.
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