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1012 research dossier templateResearch Dossier SpecificationsThe basic Research Dossier Template is outlined below. Each GTA will flesh the Template out as necessary. Organization Each dossier shall be organized into the following SIX sections: 1. Legal Framework. [Codes. Regulations] 2. Standards/Conventions. [Required, recommended, rule-of thumb. Guidelines. Specifications] 3. Materials and Methods; Construction and Fabrication [Materials, Techniques, Systems: Pre-fabricated, off-the-shelf, customized, Materials and Assemblies] 4. Precedents [Examples of typical, exceptional, analogous projects] 5. Empirical Analysis [Documentation of existing, real-world examples; Observation of user behavior] 6. Additional Resources [Additional resources specific to the Research Dossier Topic] Sections Each of the SIX sections will be organized to include: 1. Summary of Findings An overview of the contents of the dossier that helps the designer navigate the dossier. The summary should identify the elements and issues that a designer would need to know in order to develop a design proposal based on this topic 2. Annotated List of Resources Annotated list of resource materials included in the section 3. Bibliography Bibliography of additional resources (not included in the section) 4. Resources High-quality xeroxes of resource, reference materials; drawings, diagrams, photographs, analyses, as necessary Additional requirements may be established by the GTAs as necessary. Presentation The Research Dossier shall be compiled in a three-ring binder. A digital version of all the material included in the Dossier shall be uploaded to cooldaze. Specifications for the digital version shall be announced later. |
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