Essay #2:

First, consider the elevation and nave of Sant’ Andrea. In your opinion, how are Albert’s life, education, and architectural theory reflected in its design?

Next, research the life, education, and architectural theory of your favorite 20th or 21st-century architect. Find an example of their work that reflects important aspects of their life, education, and architectural theory.

In your essay, introduce both buildings, then compare and contrast the way their architects’ life, education, and architectural theory are reflected in their design. Conclude by explaining how the buildings are similar, but also different, and why.

Illustrate your text to clarify your argument. 

Purpose

These essays are intended to encourage you to look closely at particular examples of Renaissance cultural expression and to think independently and critically about their meaning.

ARCHITECTURE Undergraduate Writing Standards January 2014 The following are assignment standards required in all undergraduate written submissions across the department of Architecture. These standards apply to all Architecture courses (History, Structures, Studio, Professional Practice, etc.) while the exact details of each submission are subject to change by the course instructor. Clear and professional writing is an essential skill at all levels of the discipline and practice of architecture. Whether it is a site analysis, project proposal, research based essay, or email communication to faculty or others, professionals in architecture are expected to articulate themselves in writing succinctly and tactfully. The Writing Standards provide both requirements and advice for better writing. All written work must be:

1. Typed in 11 point text and 1.5 spacing (use an appropriate, legible font). 2. Spell-checked, grammar-checked, and proofread for errors not caught by the computer. 3. Cite references used according to MLA style. Students are encouraged to see the

Academy Library’s website for MLA guides: http://elmo.academyart.edu/reference-help/mla_citation_guide.html

Writing Standards Guide: CONTENT FORM EXAMPLE PAPERhttp://elmo.academyart.edu/reference-help/mla_citation_guide.html

CONTENT Purpose What are you being asked to do? What are the “action words” (the verbs) in your assignment? Identify the purpose of your assignment in words like: analyze, propose, argue, explain, compare, synthesize, summarize, evaluate, describe, research, articulate, etc. Each of these words asks you to do something different, so be aware of the purpose of the assignment. Audience and Tone Who is your audience? Your instructor may be reading and grading your assignment, but that does not mean that you are writing only for your instructor. The writing one finds on a blog site is aimed at a different audience than the writing one finds in an academic journal. Your audience should dictate your tone and depth of information you disclose; too often students leave key terms and phrases unexplained since they assume their instructor is their only audience. Know who your audience is before writing. For example, in History + Theory courses it is good to write as if your submission will appear in an academic journal read by your peers and professionals. Your tone should be professional. You are at the university level so your writing must be as well. Be formal, and avoid being conversational or personal. You are not writing in your diary, so do not use phrases like: “I believe that…” or “In my opinion…” or “I think that…”; you are the author of your writing, so any text you do not cite from another source is assumed to be part of your position. In most cases you will have done research that provides evidence for your conclusions, and this means you are doing much more than merely stating your opinion. Grammar, Spelling, and Phrasing

– Use the proper tense. If you are writing on past events, use past tense. – Introduce the names of persons properly: Full Name the first time, then Last name only. – Avoid unhelpful slang. Do not use: “Nowadays” or “pretty cool” or “awesome” and so on. – Do not confuse “then” and “than” or “affect” and “effect.” – Avoid redundancy. Do not use the same word multiple times in a sentence or paragraph. – Apply quotation marks correctly, like the comma in “this example,” or “this!” – Pay attention to spellcheck and grammar-check callouts. Edit your writing. – Errors in spelling and grammar are unacceptable at the university level, and students

should maintain a professional tone in emails to instructors as well as assignments. Source Material What kinds of sources are appropriate for your assignment? Different submissions in different courses may require different research. Consider the following three categories: Digital Print Analog Websites Books In-Person Interviews Podcasts Journals Field Trips Videos Newspapers Original Images Social Media Essays Phone Interviews Blogs Magazines In-Person Lectures That is not an exhaustive list, but you can see how different sources will yield degrees of useful information and media depending on the course and purpose of the assignment. In many cases, the Print and Analog categories are more appropriate than the Digital. For the same reasons, it is the responsibility of the student to evaluate ALL sources for credibility and trustworthiness. Students are encouraged to see the Academy’s Writing Lab website for a range of helpful guides and resource information: http://arc.academyart.edu/writing/http://arc.academyart.edu/writing/

FORM Structure your writing so that it reads clearly and smoothly. A good “outline” helps, and this means giving yourself enough time to organize and write for an assignment. Writing for a Studio assignment will vary from writing for a History assignment, for instance, but it is generally standard practice to structure your writing into an Introduction, Body, and Conclusion. Paragraphs should unfold in a logical order and be coherently composed, with transitions linking from one paragraph to the next. As in architecture, good content and structure are required for strong work. Citation Every time you use a source in your writing it must be cited in MLA Style. Regardless of whether you quote a source, paraphrase it, refer to a source, or include an image, where you accessed that information or media must be cited in two places:

1) In text with author and page # in parentheses. Example: “…spiritual aim for architecture” (Curtis, 285).

2) Works Cited. Example: Curtis, William J.R. Modern Architecture since 1900. New York: Phaidon, 1996 (3rd Edition, first published in 1982). Print.

>The Academy Library’s website for MLA guides: http://elmo.academyart.edu/reference-help/mla_citation_guide.html Paraphrasing (writing your own rendition of essential information) is a valuable skill, and many courses will require you to submit your writing to Turnitin.com to help to develop your abilities while avoiding plagiarism. Academic Honesty As stated in the official AAU Student Code of Conduct: “The principle of academic honesty is understood to include the writing of papers, reports, quizzes, and examinations, as well as the creation of art and design work. Students are expected to participate fully in their academic studies by contributing their own ideas and understanding to each assignment. All material submitted for credit must be original work created for a specific assignment. Students may not resubmit work created for previous or concurrent courses taken at the Academy or any other institution unless permission is given by the instructor or department.” Plagiarism “All art and design work, and all written work, must be the original work of the student. Any quotations, paraphrases, or direct appropriation of imagery or ideas from source material must be properly cited according to university, departmental, and/or instructor policy. Any student who plagiarizes will receive a grade of ‘F’ for that assignment, with no opportunity to do the assignment again. All plagiarism offenses will be reported to the Department Director and to the Education Office. Plagiarism is a violation of the Academy’s Academic Honesty Policy and may be grounds for suspension or dismissal from the Academy. This policy constitutes an official warning to each student.” (AAU Student Code of Conduct) Format The Example Paper on the other side of this page includes the following requirements: I.D. Block (single spacing), Title (bold text), Text (1.5 spacing), Works Cited (single spacing) >All text is 11 pt sizehttp://elmo.academyart.edu/reference-help/mla_citation_guide.html

Student Name Course Name Instructor Name Assignment Title Day# Month Year

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Works Cited: Last Name, First Name. Title of Source. Publication City: Publisher, Year. Medium.

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