CCDN271: Design as InquiryTri 1, 2011

Assignment one: annotated bibliography Deliverables: annotated bibliography of 5 sources [following APA style]Submission format: word document or word compatible, saved to the R-drive and submitted as a printed document to your tutorAssessment: 15% of final grade Due: Friday 18 March 2011Description: Students will produce an annotated bibliography describing 5 sources, 4 of which must be scholarly sources. This bibliography will serve three principle aims: firstly, to help students narrow and define their research topic area, and secondly, to help students refine (or gain) research skills, and lastly, to assist students in developing an individual methodology of critical design .

Brief: Assignment 1 will serve help you define your research area and assist in the development of your own critical investigation of design—a primary objective of this course. Assignment 1 asks thoroughly research your topic area in order to compose an annotated bibliography of a minimum of 5 sources, 4 of which must be scholarly sources.

Expectations: clearly defined topic area reflected in selection of sources minimum of 5 sources, 4 of which must be scholarly—e.g. scholarly texts are typically books, peer-

reviewed articles, or other academic published sources. annotations for each source included in bibliography following proper APA style each annotation should be roughly 2-3 sentences and should summarise the principle argument/s and

scope of the text as well as its relevance to your investigation and overall meritExample:

annotation: Benyus, Janine M (1997). Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature. New York: Morrow. In Biomimicry Janine Benyus sets out the principle tenets of a design methodology rooted in the scientific study of nature. Benyus argues that the study of natural systems, infrastructures, and solutions offers designers models and strategies that can coexist harmoniously with nature, rather than dominating and exploiting it. In the first seven chapters, Benyus establishes the theoretical and ethical background for her argument, as well as a series of examples of biomimicry at work in science and design. In the final chapter, which addresses industrial ecology, Benyus outlines "ten lessons" that an ecologically aware company, culture, or economy should practice, and argues that in following these lessons we will establish a healthier, more symbiotic relationship with our natural environment.