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Research II

Course developer

Prior knowledge

CitiD016, Scientific research methodology

ArhiD018, Research methodology

MVmAD008, Research I

Course abstract

The study course is intended as a doctoral student's independent work, research of scientific literature, analysis of other research in the field, field research, collection and analysis of data and information, analysis and preparation of cartographic materials, conducting necessary interviews and surveys and data processing, as well as other research. preparation of work. In addition, the written part of the research, appendices and other research materials were formulated and designed.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge:
- knows the problems of current research in the field of landscape architecture;
- knows the scientific terminology of the field;
- focuses on industry research methods;
Skills:
- able to select and analyze scientific literature;
- able to systematize scientific sources of information and select it in groups;
Competencies:
- able to summarize the obtained research results and prepare them for approbation;
- able to involve research materials in scientific discussion;
- able to move through the research process in a structured and intensive way, preparing the descriptive and graphic parts of the research.

The results of the course are evaluated in the intermediate defense of the department, as well as in cooperation with the scientific supervisor of the doctoral thesis, receiving his instructions and evaluation every semester.

Course Content(Calendar)

The research process includes:
1. Clarification and updating of the scientific topic;
2. Defining the aim, tasks and topicality of the research in cooperation with the scientific supervisor of the dissertation, scientific consultants, etc.;
3. Getting acquainted with the data obtained from existing research on a national and global scale;
4. Research, analysis and systematization of scientific literature;
5. Field research, data collection and analysis;
6. Conducting interviews, data collection and analysis;
7. Conducting surveys, data collection and analysis;
8. Formulation and design of the research part of the text;
9. Development and design of research graphic and other necessary materials;

10. Preparation and design of research appendices.

Requirements for awarding credit points

Execution of the course plan by semesters, formed together with the scientific supervisor of the dissertation. The research materials are presented to the managers in order to obtain a positive evaluation of their research progress, proving it with the research of scientific literature and performed parts of the research - data and results of field research or results of interviews and surveys.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

The student independently works on the theoretical and practical part of his / her research, in regular consultation with the supervisor and presents his / her research expectations at the department twice a year.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Test (assessment is given by the supervisor by semesters).
- Doctoral student's research work volume, content, systematization of the obtained material;
- graphs, diagrams, charts, tables, ratings, etc. compilation, evaluation;
- arrangement of research data in computer graphics;
- application of digital technologies in data collection and processing;

- development of international projects and research.

Compulsory reading

Izmantojamā literatūra atkarīga no pētījuma tēmas specifikas.
1. Research in Landscape Architecture. Methods and Methodology. Edited By A. van den Brink, D. Bruns, H. Tobi, S. Bell. New York: Routledge, 2017.
2. Dawkins R. The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008. 19 p.
3. Gopen G., Swan J. The Science of Scientific Writing American Scientist. 1990.

4. Wilson E. Bright. Introduction to Scientific Research. New York: Dover Publications, 1990. 400 p.

Further reading

1. Benderly B.F. Rethinking the PhD. Science Careers. 2012.
2. Landscape theory. Edited by R. DeLue and J. Elkins. Taylor and Francis Group. New York: Routledge, 2008. 366 p.
3. Design Research for Urban Landscapes. Theories and Methods. Edited by M. Prominski, H. Seggern. 2019. Routledge. 228 p.

4. The Right to Landscape. Contesting Landscape and Human Rights. Edited by S. Egoz, J. Makhzoumi, G. Pungetti. 2011. Ashgate Publishing. ISBN 9781409404446. 309 p.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Landscape and Urban Planning. International scientific. Journal ISSN: 0169-2046.
2. Landscape Architecture and Art. ISSN2255-8640.

3. Topos magazine is an international and interdisciplinary review for landscape architecture.

Notes

Compulsory course in doctoral study program Landscape Architecture.