Feedback

• My research agenda lacks focus. I am unable to articulate the question(s) I am trying to answer; entering the review I was only able to narrow it down to the broad field of design.
• My teaching and my service are well-populated already and my stated plans and work in progress in both areas leave no cause for concern.
• The study I already have in progress (The Dossier Game) is not sufficient to demonstrate my ability to perform independent research. The research questions were identified as a root cause, indicating both the lack of a clear agenda and a need for a more thorough review of the literature regarding design theory.
• I am not as familiar as I ought to be with terminology in the field of design.
• I am not as familiar as I ought to be with terminology with respect to qualitative research methodology.

For the second review

Following the feedback session (and often integrated with it), were concrete recommendations for next steps I should take to insure that I am moving successfully towards my goals:

• I must perform a literature review with respect to design theory.
• I must demonstrate the ability to formulate an appropriate research question based upon my research agenda.
• I must carry out a study based upon a coherently articulated research question. This study must:
• Begin with a clear proposal.
• Articulate a research question.
• Utilize data collection methods that include direct observation.

Overall, I must clarify my research goals.