Biographical essay

Task:
Research two influential architects and write an essay (minimum 3 pages total) comparing and contrasting their work and contributions.

• Analyze the work of select architects and their contributions to the history of architecture.
• Evaluate multiple perspectives from varying sources regarding the work of your chosen architects.
• Explain the varieties of historical evidence used and assess the strengths and limitations of each.
• Analyze and interpret primary and secondary source material, distinguish between them, and place
them in context

The essay should focus on the architects’ work/style and the similarities and differences between the two architects.

Students must utilize a minimum of four sources of varied perspectives when writing the essay.
Reliable, published content should be used. Wikipedia (or similar open-source content) is not
considered a valid source! A minimum of one source must be a primary source. All sources must be
correctly cited (MLA style) with proper in-text citations included. Students must also submit a brief
explanation accompanying their bibliography, describing why each source would be considered either
primary or secondary (see next page) and assessing the strengths and limitations of each source. This
explanation is in addition to the required 3 page minimum