8 ECTS credits
240 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 2021154CNR for all students in the 1st and 2nd semester at a (C) Bachelor - specialised level.
The research paper on Urban Design and Spatial Planning is an important part of the bridging programme in Urban Design and Spatial Planning. The aim of this course is to get the prospective master students, who have a professional bachelor's degree, acquainted with the principles of scientific writing. Based on the selection of a specific issue or topic from the discipline of urban design or spatial planning, students will develop a balanced overview of the elements that define the debate that is focused upon, both viewed from a scientific and from a broader societal angle.
The assignment consists of a literature review, in which a scientific reporting structure is maintained, and a clear distinction is made between the different types of sources, including peer-reviewed scientific articles and books, grey literature, professional and practitioners’ journals, and popular media.
The assignment will be preceded by an introductory lecture in which the principles of scientific writing and literature review will be explained. The seminars consist of a mid-term presentation, a second seminar organized around peer assessment where students have to review the preliminary version of one of their peer’s paper, and a final presentation. Interim feedback is provided by appointment with the teacher.
The evaluation is primarily based on the methodology and the scientific rigor of the paper, but also linguistic and formal aspects will be visible in the end mark.
Study material
A collection of guidelines for the research paper will be provided.
Students are able to write a scientific paper.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
The evaluation consists of the following categories:
Partial marks for the contribution to seminars and peer assessment, if the student obtains at least half of the score (for this part), are transferred to the second session. Students may not relinquish partial marks.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bridging Programme Master of Science in Urban Design and Spatial Planning: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)