Design Research Dissertation

 Design Research Dissertation

Cai Zihan / 0378043

18/9/2025-1/1/2025/Week 1-14

Design Research Dissertation/Bachelor of Design in Creative Media / Taylor's University


TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Instructions
2. Task 1: Draft Dissertation
3. Task 2: Visual design publication, final dissertation & TURNITIN report
4. Task 3: Research for Article Publication
5. Weekly Progress & Reflection Sheet
6. Reflection

Instructions


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Task 1: Draft Dissertation





Task 2-3: Visual design publication, final dissertation & TURNITIN report



Visual design publication:



Task 4: Research for Article Publication





Weekly Progress & Reflection Sheet




Reflection

Experience: In this module, I learned how to systematically organize and analyze relevant data. This was a significant challenge for me, as I previously lacked experience in information filtering and often struggled with overwhelming amounts of data. I invested considerable time in assessing the credibility of different sources, extracting core viewpoints, and precisely matching this fragmented information with the research topic. Integrating and analyzing this data was challenging, but it was precisely this process that significantly improved my information processing and logical reasoning abilities.

Observation: I found that discussing research bottlenecks with classmates or mentors always provided new insights. 
I also noticed that clearly defining the research goals for each stage in advance effectively avoids aimless exploration and clarifies the research direction. Furthermore, regularly reviewing completed research and correcting deviations promptly is crucial for improving research quality.

Findings: Through this period of learning and research, I truly realized that thematic research is not only a process of knowledge accumulation but also a process of honing skills. 
Especially in the data verification and viewpoint argumentation stages, I learned to critically examine each conclusion. Literature review allowed me to clearly grasp the existing achievements and development trends of the research topic, and also helped me find entry points worthy of in-depth exploration. Overall, this module made me deeply aware of the importance of rigorous scholarship, proactive exploration, and continuous optimization of research methods. These abilities will have a long-term impact on my subsequent learning and research.







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