conduct research on one building or interior and
write a 3- to 4-page research paper that answers the following questions: 1) how did the designer
understand or define “modernism”? and 2) how can we see that in this example?
b) the written presentation must have no fewer than 3 scholarly sources
) introductory paragraph (with thesis sentence) This will
address the questions 1) how did this designer understand or define “modernism”? and 2) how
can we see that in this example? It will consist of:
a) an introductory paragraph that sets up the paper by introducing the concept of “modern” in
relation to the designer and the building or interior.
b) a thesis sentence (at the end of the introductory paragraph) that will clearly identify 2 or 3
points that demonstrate his/her understanding or definition of “modern” in the built form.
It will be
evaluated for: i) mechanics of writing and style, ii) structure and organization, iii) content and
strength of argument in responding to the 2 questions for the project (see above), iv) scholarly
apparatus (notes and bibliography, and their format).
You must upload an electronic file onto the “Safe Assign” program on Blackboard. Your paper
will be evaluated for plagiarism by “Safe Assign.” notes: i) verbal description of the example and its parts/qualities/aspects ought to be used to
make a point; this is analysis. Employ it to build an argument about the topics that you chose,
their modernity, and how that reflects the designer’s understanding.
ii) use quotes judiciously. Of course, you need to cite the sources for all information that did not
come out of your own head (usually at the rate of 1 or 2 notes per paragraph, and each note can
contain more than one source). But direct quotes (with their own citation) ought to be reserved
for crucial statements by an historical source, or for break-through insight by scholars or
observers which you can’t put in your own words easily or better.
iii) save space: no need for a title page (or any sort of cover), and the endnotes and bibliography
are in addition to the 3 – 4 pages of text.
iv) it should have a clear introductory paragraph with thesis sentence, body of the paper, and
conclusion.
v) consider it to be technical writing, although — if you have visited the building — your reactions
and perceptions may be valid things to report briefly.
vi) the paper must have the apparatus required of a research paper: endnotes (not footnotes, and
certainly not parenthetical citations), proper format for direct quotes, and a bibliography. You
must cite sources for all information that did not come out of your own head (both direct quotes
and information put in your own words). Citations in the endnotes and bibliography must be
made according to the Chicago Style standards (see Hacker, Pocket Style Manual). viii) some things for which I deduct points include: improper format for the citations,
insufficient citations, unacceptable amount of problems with grammar or punctuation, quotation
or information that did not come from the cited source, overabundance of quotes.
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