Unit Details
Unit Code: 300598
Unit Name: Master Project 2
Credit Points: 10
Unit Level: 7
Assumed Knowledge: (1) Knowledge in one of the fields in engineering, construction, information technology, data science or a related discipline;
(2) Knowledge in research methodology; and
(3) Skills in literature review and oral presentation.
Note: Students with any problems, concerns or doubts should discuss those with the Unit Coordinator as early as they can.
Unit Coordinator
Name: Dr Upul Gunawardana (Engineering)
Phone: 02 9685 4608
Location: PS-ED.G.122 Parramatta South Email: u.gunawardana@westernsydney.edu.au Consultation Arrangement:
Friday 11:00 - 12:00 or appointment via email.
Name: Jianhua (Jammie) Yang (Information and Communications Technology)
Phone: 9685 9577
Location: PS-ER.G.12 Parramatta South Email: j.yangi@westernsydney.edu.au Consultation Arrangement:
Appointment via email.
Edition: Autumn 2021
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Contents
1 About Master Project 2 2
1.1 An Introduction to this Unit 2
1.2 What is Expected of You 2
1.3 Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student Feedback 3
2 Assessment Information 4
2.1 Unit Learning Outcomes 4
2.2 Approach to Learning 4
2.3 Contribution to Course Learning Outcomes 5
2.4 Assessment Summary 9
2.5 Assessment Details 10
2.5.1 Oral presentation 10
2.5.2 Final report 12
2.6 General Submission Requirements 14
3 Teaching and Learning Activities 16
4 Learning Resources 18
4.1 Recommended Readings 18
Note: The relevant Learning Guide Companion supplements this document
1 About Master Project 2
1.1 An Introduction to this Unit
This unit is a continuation of unit Master Project 1 and is a problem based project unit. Students are expected to conduct self studies under supervision by academic staff and deliver the final outcomes of the research topics that are proposed in Master Project 1. Students will employ the identified methodologies to carry out the research plans and fulfil the research objectives with the defined scope. Each individual student is required to produce an oral presentation and a final written report in one of the fields of engineering, construction, information technology or data science. Students will acquire problem solving skills in this unit.
1.2 What is Expected of You
Study Load
A student is expected to study an hour per credit point a week. For example a 10 credit point Unit would require 10 hours of study per week. This time includes the time spent within classes during lectures, tutorials or practicals.
Attendance
All students must make the final oral presentation for this unit. However, students who enroll in 300597 and 300598 concurrently are required to make one final presentation only (for both 300597 and 300598).
Online Learning Requirements
Unit materials will be made available on the Unit’s vUWS (E-Learning) site (https://vuws.westernsydney.edu.au/). You are expected to consult vUWS at least twice a week, as all Unit announcements will be made via vUWS. Teaching and learning materials will be regularly updated and posted online by the teaching team.
Special Requirements
Essential Equipment:
Not Applicable
Legislative Pre-Requisites:
Not Applicable
Policies Related to Teaching and Learning
The University has a number of policies that relate to teaching and learning. Important policies affecting students include:
– Assessment Policy
– Bullying Prevention Policy and
– Guidelines
– Enrolment Policy
– Examinations Policy
– Review of Grade Policy
– Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy
– Special Consideration Policy
– Student Misconduct Rule
– Teaching and Learning - Fundamental Code
– Student Code of Conduct
Academic Integrity and Student Misconduct Rule
In submitting assessments, it is essential that you are familiar with the policies listed above and that you understand the principles of academic integrity. You are expected to act honestly and ethically in the production of all academic work and assessment tasks, submit work that is your own and acknowledge any contribution to your work made by others.
Important information about academic integrity, including advice to students is available at https://www.westernsydney. edu.au/studysmart/home/academic_integrity_and_plagiarism. It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with these principles and apply them to all work submitted to the University as your own.
When you submit an assignment or product, you will declare that no part has been: copied from any other student’s work or from any other source except where due acknowledgement is made in the assignment; submitted by you in another (previous or current) assessment, except where appropriately referenced, and with prior permission from the Unit Coordinator; written/produced for you by any other person except where collaboration has been authorised by the Unit Coordinator.
The Student Misconduct Rule applies to all students of Western Sydney University and makes it an offence for any student to engage in academic, research or general misconduct as defined in the Rule.
The University considers plagiarism, cheating and collusion as instances of academic misconduct. The University also considers submitting falsified documentation in support of applications for special consideration, including sitting of deferred examinations, as instances of general misconduct. You should be aware that changes were made to the Student Misconduct Rule commencing 1 January 2020 that provide for minimum sanctions that apply to certain conduct, including the provision of falsified documentation to the University.
You are strongly advised to read the Student Misconduct Rule and the Inappropriate Behaviour Guidelines at the commencement of each session to familiarise yourself with this process and the expectations of the University in relation to work submitted for assessment.
1.3 Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student Feedback
The University values student feedback in order to improve the quality of its educational programs. The feedback provided helps us improve teaching methods and Units of study. The survey results inform Unit content and design, learning guides, teaching methods, assessment processes and teaching materials.
You are welcome to provide feedback that is related to the teaching of this Unit. At the end of the semester you will be given the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on Unit (SFU) questionnaire to assess the Unit. You may also have the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on Teaching (SFT) questionnaire to provide feedback for individual teaching staff.
As a result of student feedback, the following changes and improvements to this subject have recently been made:
– The project allocation process has been improved so that students can start working on their projects sooner.
2 Assessment Information
2.1 Unit Learning Outcomes
Outcome
1 Continuing review of existing literature in the relevant area and draw relevance to the proposed research project
2 Execute a prepared research plan using appropriate methodologies
3 Analyse and evaluate research findings to achieve intended project outcomes
4 Write technical documents on ideas, concepts, arguments and conclusions professionally
5 Communicate research results at a professional level through an oral presentation
2.2 Approach to Learning
The learning approach of this unit includes one workshop, one seminar, online learning, research project, regular consultation with academic supervisors, and other activities (e.g., experimental design, procurement of instrument and materials) necessary to complete the research project.

2.3 Contribution to Course Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes ULO 1 ULO 2 ULO 3 ULO 4 ULO 5
3693: Master of Engineering
Program Learning Outcomes ULO 1 ULO 2 ULO 3 ULO 4 ULO 5
1. apply advanced contemporary engineering skills and knowledge to succeed in a dynamically developing and changing technological environment Assured Assured
2. understand fundamental science and engineering theories in the discipline Assured
3. embody the ethos of lifelong learning and the commitment to continued professional development Developed
4. apply in-depth knowledge in one or more specialist disciplines of engineering Developed
5. relate to interconnecting disciplines of engineering for working in a multidisciplinary team environment Developed
6. inquire and solve problems in a creative and innovative manner to achieve the best possible outcomes Developed
7. apply generic enabling skills and knowledge to unfamiliar challenges within and outside the engineering discipline Assured Developed
8. evaluate and incorporate industry requirements into proposed engineering solutions Assured
9. employ the principles of sustainability in design and engineering towards achieving a sustainable world Developed
10. apply engineering knowledge systematically in Australian context to comply with Australian standards and codes of practice Assured Assured
11. demonstrate professional ethics and conduct for working in an engineering environment Assured Assured
3698: Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced)
1. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of core concepts related to ICT body of knowledge, including established theories and recent developments with an understanding of the both local and international perspectives. Assured Developed Assured
2. Further develop knowledge and skills in specialised areas that are closely applicable to ICT profession. Developed
3. Identify and analyse problems and issues related to ICT and articulate appropriate solutions and justify propositions in order to respond to stakeholder needs and goals, within the framework of professional and ethical practice. Developed Developed
4. Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability in acquisition and application of knowledge and skills and in problem solving in professional context. Assured Developed
5. Apply enquiry-based learning, investigate and synthesise complex ideas and concepts, and develop ways of learning in exploring new knowledge within ICT discipline. Developed
6. Develop skills in scholarly research, critically evaluate contemporary literatures in ICT field and communicate complex ideas in a variety of formats to diverse audiences. Assured
3703: Master of Building Surveying
Program Learning Outcomes ULO 1 ULO 2 ULO 3 ULO 4 ULO 5
1. Demonstrate the body of knowledge in building regulations and the related standards and policies. Assured
2. Adapt to a dynamically developing and changing technological, regulatory and cultural environment. Developed
3. Apply advanced skills to develop building solutions and assess or evaluate their performance Developed Developed
4. Communicate and collaborate professionally and ethically with other related professional disciplines in the building industry. Developed
5. Explain the research principles and methods applicable to building surveying. Assured
6. Independently analyse the literature and conduct research to address contemporary issues faced by the building industry. Assured
3705: Master of Fire Safety Engineering
Program Learning Outcomes ULO 1 ULO 2 ULO 3 ULO 4 ULO 5
1. Explain the special knowledge of fire safety engineering principles and the related regulations, standards and guidelines. Assured
2. Adapt to a dynamically developing and changing technological, regulatory and cultural environment. Developed
3. Apply advanced skills to develop, assess and evaluate building solutions for fire safety. Developed Developed
4. Collaborate professionally and ethically with other related professional disciplines in the building industry. Developed
5. Explain the research principles and methods applicable to fire safety engineering. Assured
6. Independently analyse the literature and conduct research to address fire safety engineering issues faced by the building industry. Assured
3708: Master of Bushfire Protection
Program Learning Outcomes ULO 1 ULO 2 ULO 3 ULO 4 ULO 5
1. Relate bushfire behaviour and its impact on the social and natural environment. Developed
2. Demonstrate the body of knowledge in regulatory and engineering approaches to bushfire protection. Assured
3. Explain the research principles and methods applicable to bushfire protection. Assured
4. Adapt to a dynamically developing and changing technological environment through upgrading of skills and knowledge. Developed Developed
5. Analyse/assess protection measures for developments in bushfire prone areas. Developed Developed
6. Communicate the outcome of the assessment professionally and ethically. Developed
7. Apply knowledge and skills to initiate/develop alternative solutions for bushfire protection and management. Developed
8. Resolve challenging issues by independent literature appraisal and research. Assured
3735: Master of Data Science
Program Learning Outcomes ULO 1 ULO 2 ULO 3 ULO 4 ULO 5
1. Apply Data Science methods to problems in various disciplines (e.g. Business, Science, Social Science, Engineering, Education and the Humanities). Assured
2. Conduct and manage the formulation of problems and the use of data ethically and responsibly. Developed Developed
3. Design and conduct data gathering and analysis to provide information and advice that is reliable, valid, timely and relevant. Developed
4. Generate interpretive and predictive reports, working alongside professional colleagues in decision-making. Developed
5. Provide expert advice to professional colleagues on the validity and reliability of interpretations and predictions based on analysis of large complex data sets. Developed
2.4 Assessment Summary
The assessment items in this Unit are designed to enable you to demonstrate that you have achieved the Unit learning outcomes. Completion and submission of all assessment items which have been designated as mandatory or compulsory is essential to receive a passing grade.
To pass this Unit you must:
- Attend and participate in the oral presentation workshop (8-hours); - Satisfactorily complete the oral presentation; - Submit a project report of professional standard; - Achieve a minimum overall mark of 50%; - Maintain a meeting register and submit all required items on time.
Item Weight Due Date ULOs Assessed Threshold
Oral presentation 20% April 27 for ppt files and the abstract, The date for presentation will be announced via vUWS 1, 3, 5 No
Final report 80% Monday, May 31 1, 2, 3, 4 No
Feedback on Assessment
Feedback is an important part of the learning process that can improve your progress towards achieving the learning outcomes. Feedback is any written or spoken response made in relation to academic work such as an assessment task, a performance or product. It can be given to you by a teacher, an external assessor or student peer, and may be given individually or to a group of students. As a Western Sydney University student, it is your responsibility to seek out and act on feedback that is provided to you as a resource to further your learning.
Students are expected to submit a draft final report to the supervisors at the end of week 12 and seek feedback before submitting the final report.
2.5 Assessment Details
2.5.1 Oral presentation
Weight: 20%
Type of Collaboration: Both (Individual & Group)
Due: April 27 for ppt files and the abstract, The date for presentation will be announced via vUWS
Submission: Online and in-class presentation (if feasible)
Format: - Structured abstract (.doc)
- PowerPoint (.ppt) presentation with audio or PowerPoint slides and a video presentation (preferred).
Length: 15 minute presentation followed by 5 minutes questions and answers session
Curriculum Mode: Presentation
Students MUST attend the entire presentation day session if in-class presentations are held. An FNS grade (Fail Non-Submission) will be awarded to students who do not attend the entire oral presentation program without prior approval. Students are required to submit their presentation slides following on vUWS by April 27th.
- Structured abstract (.doc)
- PowerPoint (.ppt) presentation with audio or PowerPoint slides and a video presentation (preferred).
Presentations will be scheduled during week 9 and the final presentation date will be communicated via vUWS. Each student is to present the project in front of their peers, supervisors and clients. Students are advised to work closely with their supervisors to develop presentations that reflect the key objectives, methodologies and outcomes of their projects. Twenty (20) minutes are assigned per project including 5-minutes of question and answer time. These presentations are designed to provide opportunities for getting feedback from peers, supervisors and clients. Presentation schedules and venue will be published nearer to the event. The presentation mark will be awarded to each individual speaker. Absentees or non-participants will receive a mark of zero. Students must:
- Dress presentably;
- Be informed about the whole project, not just the section they have rehearsed to present;
- Make eye contact with parts of the audience at all times, not talking to the wall on which their presentation is
projected;
- Be prepared to answer questions on any part of the project, not to deflect the question to another member in the
first instance;
- Speak only for as long as the shared timing allows, to enable all members of the group to speak.
Marking Criteria:
Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Unsatisfactory
Introduction (6) Project
background, aims & objectives logically and visually succinctly presented. Visually enhanced with the use of original ideas, illustrations or graphics that broaden the understanding of the topic. Correct citing of all sources. Project
background, aims & objectives logically and visually thoroughly presented. Visually enhanced with the use of original ideas, illustrations or graphics that broaden the understanding of the topic. Correct citing of all sources Project
background, aims & objectives reasonably logically and visually presented. Some visual enhancement with the use of
illustrations or graphics that broaden the understanding of the topic. Generally correct citing of all sources Project background, aims &
objectives logically presented to some extent. Reasonably visually consistent, readable and clear. Incomplete citing of sources. Project background, aims & objectives not presented and/or not visually consistent,
readable, brief, clear and to the point and/or not all sources cited correctly.
Project Progress
(8) Methodology, discussion of results, suggestions for future work are presented clearly and logically. Insightful explanations and concise transition between points. Methodology, discussion of results, suggestions for future work are presented clearly and logically. Comprehensive explanations and concise transition between points Generally, clear and to the point. Mostly logically sequenced with comprehensive explanations. Some lack of clarity and not always to the point.
Reasonably logically sequenced. Not clear and to the point and/or logically sequenced.
Clarity of speech and demeanour (4) Audible and very clear, excellent eye contact with the audience, fully engaged with the audience. Keeping to the time limit. Audible and mostly clear, good eye contact with the audience, engaged with the audience. Almost keeping to the time limit. Generally audible and mostly clear, good eye contact with the audience, reasonable engagement with the audience. Almost keeping to the time limit. Some problems with the audibility
clarity, limited eye contact and engagement with the audience. Not really keeping to the time limit. Difficult to hear, avoided eye contact with the audience, disengaged. Does not keep to the time limit.
Independence from notes and reading from the screen (2) No reliance on reading from notes/cue cards/
PowerPoint slides. Minimal dependence on reading from notes/cue card/PowerPoint slides. Some dependence on reading from notes/cue card/PowerPoint slides. Significant
dependence on reading notes /cue cards/PowerPoint slides. Heavy dependence on reading from notes/cue cards/PowerPoint slides.
2.5.2 Final report
Weight: 80%
Type of Collaboration: Individual
Due: Monday, May 31
Submission: Turnitin via vUWS
Format: The report is organised following a standard research reporting format (Cover page,
Abstract, Table of Content [List of Figures, Tables, and Abbreviations if appropriate], Introduction and motivation, Literature Review, Methods, Results, Analysis, Conclusions, References, Appendix (when necessary)).
The recommended referencing style is Harvard WesternSydU Referencing Style. The students may use a different referencing style in consultation with the project supervisors.
Length: 10000 words
Curriculum Mode: Report
The final report is to present in your own words the research undertaken during Master Project 1 and Master Project 2. The report may incorporate contents from the progress report completed in Master Project 1 with the research results and analysis obtained from the current study. It is to assess your ability to express the findings in a professional way at a high standard. Students need to demonstrate skills in writing technical documents and presenting research results.
Please refer to the Report Template for 300598 Master Project 2 on vUWS for the format and requirements of the final report. The final report should contain the following Sections: Cover Page, Abstract, Table of Contents, Introduction, Aims and Objectives, Literature Review, Methodology, Research Results and Discussion, Conclusions and/or Recommendations, References, Appendix (if necessary).
Marking Criteria:
Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Unsatisfactory
Structure and clarity of writing
(10 marks) Clear and logical presentation, articulate prose, interesting to read. In general, well structured and well written. Satisfactory structure to report, prose conveys information successfully, occasionally confusing. Poorly structured, confusing prose, information can be extracted with perseverance. Little or no logical structure, poor sentence construction, difficult to extract information.
Literature review (10 marks) Excellent review, concise critical review, set into the context of the project, identifying gaps in knowledge. A good, concise review of relevant papers, some
critical appraisal, set into the context of the project. Satisfactory review, concise review of relevant papers, limited critical appraisal. Patchy review, an overview of a few relevant papers with no critical appraisal. Little or no evidence of a literature review.
Methodology (10 marks) A creative and highly appropriate methodology is clearly articulated and justified. The methodology is well-argued and justified. The methodology is explained and appropriate for the project. An appropriate methodology is broadly outlined, but the details are not always clear. The methodology is either not appropriate for the project or is poorly articulated suggesting deficits in understanding.
Results and analysis (40 marks) Excellent results, achieved more demanding project aims and advanced beyond these.
Excellent analysis, evidence of original contribution to or development in the field. Commendable
results, achieved basic and most of more demanding project aims. Commendable analysis, able to set conclusions in the context of current understanding in the field. Satisfactory results, achieved most of the basic project aims. Satisfactory analysis, reliable conclusions. Patchy results, achieved some of the basic project
aims. Patchy analysis, questionable reliability. Little or no results, did not meet basic project aims. Little or no analysis of data.
Conclusions and/or recommendations
(10 marks) Clear presentation of fully justified findings. Logical conclusions based on research evidence. Critical competence. Logical conclusions predominantly based on evidence. Evidence of critical evaluation. Results linked consistently to objectives. Clear presentation of conclusions related to evidence. Results mostly linked to the objectives of the study. Relatively deficient and unsupported conclusions evidential or logical or both. Conclusion not included and/or no recommendations.
2.6 General Submission Requirements
Submission
– All assignments must be submitted by the specified due date and time.
– Complete your assignment and follow the individual assessment item instructions on how to submit. You must keep a copy of all assignments submitted for marking.
Turnitin
– The Turnitin plagiarism prevention system may be used within this Unit. Turnitin is accessed via logging into vUWS for the Unit. If Turnitin is being used with this Unit, this means that your assignments have to be submitted through the Turnitin system. Turnitin from iParadigms is a web-based text-matching software that identifies and reports on similarities between documents. It is also widely utilised as a tool to improve academic writing skills. Turnitin compares electronically submitted papers against the following:
– Current and archived web: Turnitin currently contains over 24 billion web pages including archived pages
– Student papers: including Western Sydney University student submissions since 2007
– Scholarly literature: Turnitin has partnered with leading content publishers, including library databases, text-book publishers, digital reference collections and subscription-based publications (e.g. Gale, Proquest, Emerald and Sage)
– Turnitin is used by over 30 universities in Australia and is increasingly seen as an industry standard. It is an important tool to assist students with their academic writing by promoting awareness of plagiarism.By submitting your assignment to Turnitin you will be certifying that:
– I hold a copy of this assignment if the original is lost or damaged
– No part of this assignment has been copied from any other student’s work or from any other source except where due acknowledgement is made in the assignment
– No part of the assignment has been written for me by any other person/s
– I have complied with the specified word length for this assignment
– I am aware that this work may be reproduced and submitted to plagiarism detection software programs for the purpose of detecting possible plagiarism (which may retain a copy on its database for future plagiarism checking).
Self-Plagiarising
– You are to ensure that no part of any submitted assignment for this Unit or product has been submitted by yourself in another (previous or current) assessment from any Unit, except where appropriately referenced, and with prior permission from the Lecturer/Tutor/Unit Coordinator of this Unit.
Late Submission
– If you submit a late assessment, without receiving approval for an extension of time, (see next item), you will be penalised by 10% per day for up to 10 days. In other words, marks equal to 10% of the assignment’s weight will be deducted from the mark awarded.
– For example, if the highest mark possible is 50, 5 marks will be deducted from your awarded mark for each late day.
– Saturday and Sunday are counted as one calendar day each.
– Assessments will not be accepted after the marked assessment task has been returned to students. – This is consistent with Western Sydney University’s Assessment Policy
Extension of Due Date for Submission
Extensions are only granted in exceptional circumstances. To apply for an extension of time, locate an application form via the Western Sydney University homepage or copy the following link: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/forms
Application forms must be submitted to the Unit Coordinator/Convenor. Requests for extension should be made as early as possible and submitted within policy deadlines. Appropriate, supporting documentation must be submitted with the application. An application for an extension does not automatically mean that an extension will be granted. Assessments will not be accepted after the marked assessment task has been returned to students.
Resubmission
Resubmission of assessment items will not normally be granted if requested.
Application for Special Consideration
It is strongly recommended that you attend all scheduled learning activities to support your learning. If you have suffered misadventure, illness, or you have experienced exceptional circumstances that have prevented your attendance at class or your completion and submission of assessment tasks, you may need to apply for Special Consideration via the Western Sydney University website. http://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/services_ and_facilities/special_consideration2 or the Student Centre/Sydney City Campus Reception. Special Consideration is not automatically granted. It is your responsibility to ensure that any missed content has been covered. Your lecturer will give you more information on how this must be done.

3 Teaching and Learning Activities
Weeks Instructions Assessments Due
Week1
01-03-2021 1-hourinformationsession, Weeklymeetingwiththeproject supervisor.
Week2
08-03-2021 Weeklymeetingwiththeprojectsupervisor.
Week3
15-03-2021 Weeklymeetingwiththeprojectsupervisor.
Week4
22-03-2021 Weeklymeetingwiththeprojectsupervisor.
Week5
29-03-2021 Weeklymeetingwiththeprojectsupervisor.
Week6
05-04-2021 Weeklymeetingwiththeprojectsupervisor.
Week7
12-04-2021 Weeklymeetingwiththeprojectsupervisor.
Week8
19-04-2021 Submissionoftheabstractandthepresentationslides(ppt). Weekly meetingtheprojectsupervisor.
Week9
26-04-2021 OralPresentation -Oralpresentation
Week10
03-05-2021 Weeklymeetingwiththeprojectsupervisor.
Week11
10-05-2021 Weeklymeetingwiththeprojectsupervisor.
Week12
17-05-2021 Draftfinalreportsubmissiontothesupervisor(s). Weeklymeetingwith theprojectsupervisor.
Week13
24-05-2021 Weeklymeetingwiththeprojectsupervisor.
Week14
31-05-2021 Submissionofthefinalreport -Finalreport
Week15
07-06-2021
Weeks Instructions Assessments Due
Week16
14-06-2021
Week17
21-06-2021
The above timetable should be used as a guide only, as it is subject to change. Students will be advised of any changes as they become known on the Unit’s vUWS site.

4 Learning Resources
4.1 Recommended Readings
Additional Reading
Berger, AA 2016, The academic writer’s toolkit - a user’s manual, Routledge, London.
Booth, V 1993, Communicating in science: writing a scientific paper and speaking at scientific meetings, 2nd edn, Cambridge University Press.
Day, RA & Gastel, B 2011, How to write and publish a scientific paper, 7th edn, Greenwood, Westport, CT.
Farrell, P 2011. Writing a built environment dissertation: practical guidance and examples, Wiley-Blackwell, Ames, Iowa.
Fellows, R & Liu, A 2008, Research methods for construction, 3rd edn, Blackwell, Oxford, UK.
Katz, MJ 2009, From research to manuscript: a guide to scientific writing, 2nd edn, Springer, New York.
Knight, A & Ruddock, L 2008. Advanced research methods in the built environment, Wiley, Ames, Iowa.
Lester, JD 2012. Writing research papers: a complete guide, Pearson, Boston.
Lester, JD 2013. The essential guide: research writing across the disciplines, Pearson, Boston.
Ruddock, L 1995, Quantitative methods for the built environment, White Castle, Warrington, England.
Theobald, T 2016, Develop your presentation skills, 3rd edn, Kogan Page, London.
Walliman, NSR 2011. Research methods: the basics, Routledge, New York, NY.
Yin, RK 2011. Qualitative research from start to finish, Guilford Press, New York.
Yin, RK 2012. Applications of case study research, SAGE, Thousand Oaks.
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