This course introduces students to architectural research in a general sense: its methodologies, its challenges and its organization, including those used in design research. It enables students to achieve the level of research capacity required to successfully undertake an honours thesis. During the course students determine a suitable method for answering their research questions, demonstrate a capacity to argue for its aims, objectives, rationale and application to their area of interest. Students are guided to examine issues and considerations that inform their general approach to research. Students are also introduced to research tools that help them plan and organise their research, as well as communicate their findings. Students are assisted to develop their research proposal and define their mode of enquiry.