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Research skills in Architecture and Design: Step 1. Background information and definitions

A guide for information research skills as an alternative to face to face skills classes, or as a refresher to these classes.

1a. Did you get a copy of the library worksheet?

1b. Demonstration topic for library exercises

The demonstration topic used in this self-paced course is:

Object: Sheikh Zayed Bridge

Designer/Architect: Zaha Hadid

Background:

The bridge was started in the design phase in 1997 and completed in 2010. The bridge crosses the Maqta Channel, Abu Dhabi in Dubai,  United Arab Emirates

1c. Online Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

Dictionaries and encyclopedias give you concise, background information on a range of topics to set the context of the topic and provide some clearly worded explanations. They also give follow up titles for more detailed information.

In architecture and design, Credo Reference and Oxford Art Online provide valuable information especially with biographical information on architects and designers.

>> Click on the links below to Credo Reference and Oxford Art Online

Complete Exercise 1 from the worksheet

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