Feedback from supervisors

As mentioned earlier, I've submitted my draft on 30 Mac 2005. Today, we met and below are their feedback (Items to be deliberated include method, budget, case study/studies, examples of Cat. V in South Aust to visit, questionaires and samples).

In attendance: Dr. Ian Clark (Principal Supervisor) Dr. Barbara Koth (Associate Supervisor) Kamarul B. Shuib (PhD Candidate)

Dr.Ian:
It is a researchable topic.
Communicate landscape language that are understandable to all.
Method proposed is acceptable for qualitative type of research.
Need to explain use of Delphi(refer from those whom have done this before),questionaires and case study selection.
Better to investigate one case study than to compare two sites(need depth for PhD type of research).
Focus on variables that answers research question.
Background data on PA's and Cat. V in Malaysia needed to justify case selection.

Dr. Barb:
Generally ok.
Read Michael Hall's thought(U. of Otago, NZ) about landscape change and geography.
Use present tense in text.
Need to look at cultural landscapes and national parks.
Gaps in research in those areas.
Look at Mid-East literatures on PA's, esp. Egypt and Jordan. Good examples of landscape protection there because of sacred and ancient areas.
Grass root participation, kampongs chiefs, Govt officials, professionals play important roles in this research.
Look also at other countries eg.USA and see how they designate PA's.
Other areas that were discussed included budget, time table (esp. in conducting the survey), the case study area, frequency of meeting, and possible site visit to Cat. V in South Australia.