Topic: 4D models and visualizations: Evaluate the possibility about modern architecture design affected by the virtual reality technology. Requirements: 1.Title and statement of research problem/question (hypothesis or draft abstract) • 2.Aims and objectives, academic context and methodology • 3.Initial list of contents including draft chapter headings and initial text • 4.Possible outcomes or conclusions • 5.Initial annotated bibliography Methodology: The dissertation must be an original piece of research in that it must be undertaken by you and properly acknowledge the work of others (Borden & Ruedi 2014). As such, you are required to approach a topic of interest from your own perspective; to do so, you will need to be clear on what approach to use, whether empirical, analytical, historical, critical, personal, sociological. Make sure you have this question clear in your mind from the start. A review of appropriate literature can help you decide on your approach: refer to Borden & Ruedi 2014 for a detailed description of these approaches. Referencing and plagiarism Producing a dissertation requires you to use references, produce a bibliography and if necessary footnotes. The correct citation of sources/references is a requirement of the written dissertation and demonstrates good academic practice. References and a bibliography are required in support of alternative formats too. References are indications on the source from which you extracted (directly or indirectly) information. They refer to the book, article, chapter such information comes from. Our Department recommends you use the Harvard system (see below). Footnotes are additional information which you provide outside the main text; they add detail to your arguments that you can not provide elsewhere; they are provided at the bottom of a page or chapter and if used should be kept to a minimum Bibliography: it should contain a list of the bibliographical material you used in your dissertation, directly (sources you effectively used and refer to) or indirectly (material you used to develop your work, but to which you have made no specific direct reference.). You will find a repertoire of referencing examples in Appendix 6. Criteria of assessment: All interim submissions will be assessed jointly by your supervisor and the Dissertation Convenor; you should receive written feedback on your work. All final submissions will be marked by the supervisor and a second marker; thematic groups may also assess selected Dissertations to guarantee comparability of quality within the group. The Dissertation Convenor, together with the Head of Department where necessary, will assess the comparability of Dissertations throughout the year. Dissertations will be marked according to the following main criteria as detailed above: 1. Structure, quality of the argument and synthesis: The application and synthesis of research in the chosen field demonstrating original thinking and/or speculation. An appropriate structure for the argument, logically arguing a position and drawing conclusions And then: 2. Knowledge and Understanding of the subject and the appropriate use of academic evidence and resources: The piece should demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the subject and related subjects and arguments in the chosen field: an appropriate philosophical approach which reveals an understanding of current architectural issues and originality in the application of subject knowledge. Production of documentation which is clear, analytical and logical, acknowledging appropriate academic sources in line with guidance on academic standards and academic citation/referencing. 3. Ability to question the issues proposed in the topic: The ability to independently define, and critically appraise ideas in relation to the work of others and where appropriate, to test new hypotheses and speculations and/or theory in a cultural context 4. Production and execution: Produce a document using appropriate creative media incorporating visual and written communication methods demonstrating clarity, accuracy and attention to detail.