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Course Name Research Writing
Course Code 25ARC502
Program 5-Year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
Semester 9
Credits 2
Campus Coimbatore

Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Research Writing

Why publish? Purpose of research papers in architecture; Types of papers: conference, journal, review articles, short communications; Understanding target audiences and scope of journals

 

Module 2: Literature Review & Research Positioning

Conducting systematic literature reviews using databases (Scopus, JSTOR, Google Scholar); Gap analysis: identifying where the research fits; Building an annotated bibliography.

Module 3: Structuring an Academic Paper

IMRAD format: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion; Writing compelling abstracts, introductions, and conclusions; Tables, figures, and visual communication in academic papers; Drafting methodology and findings from design or empirical research.

Module 4: Writing for Publication & Ethics

Citation styles: APA/Chicago/Harvard; Using Zotero/Mendeley for reference management; Plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and academic integrity; Understanding peer-review processes and responding to reviewer comments.

Module 5: Refinement & Submission

Editing and proofreading techniques for academic writing; Aligning with conference/journal submission guidelines; Preparing presentations for conference submission.

Objectives and Outcomes

Course Objectives

  • To train students in academic and professional research writing with a focus on architectural scholarship.
  • To develop skills for structuring and drafting research papers for conferences and peer-reviewed journals.
  • To provide exposure to publication ethics, peer review processes, and citation protocols.
  • To enable students to refine their thesis or independent research into publishable outputs.
  • To cultivate critical reading and analytical writing to engage with global academic discourse.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, students will be able to:

CO1:

Understand the formats, standards, and requirements for publishing in academic conferences and journals.

CO2 :

Conduct a comprehensive literature review and position their research within existing scholarship.

CO3:

Write structured academic papers (abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion).

CO4:

Use appropriate referencing styles (APA/Chicago) and maintain academic integrity.

CO5:

Prepare and submit a research paper for conference/journal publication, addressing peer-review feedback.

 

 

PO1

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7

PO8

PO9

PO10

PO11

PSO1

PSO2

PSO3

CO1

3

3

2

3

3

3

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2

1

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3

3

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–

CO2

3

3

3

3

3

3

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3

2

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3

3

3

3

CO3

3

3

3

3

3

3

–

3

3

2

3

3

3

3

CO4

3

3

2

3

3

3

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3

2

2

3

3

3

3

CO5

3

3

3

3

3

3

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3

3

3

3

3

3

3

Evaluation Pattern

Evaluation Pattern

 

Assessment

Internal/External

Weightage

Continuous Assessment

Internal

30%

Mid-Semester Jury

Internal

20%

End-Semester Jury

External

50%

Text Books / References

Reading Material

  1. Groat, L. & Wang, D. Architectural Research Methods. Wiley.
  2. Creswell, J. W. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches. Sage.
  3. Turabian, K. Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. Chicago University Press.
  4. Day, R. How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper. Cambridge University Press.
  5. Publication Ethics Guidelines – COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics).

Final Deliverables

Complete Research Paper (3,000–4,000 words) in journal/conference format.

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