Critical Thinking And Analysis

Texas Tech University Landscape Architecture LARC 2402 501/502 Studio Landscape Architecture Design Process Project #4 Garden Design Competition Critical Thinking/CriticalAnalysis Paper To assist you with the critical thinking model of • Observation • Analysis • Learning • Decision making you will prepare, with your team mate, a paper on two gardenprojects from past Chaumont sur Loire Garden Festivals. So….. 1. First, pick a theme or year from the past garden festivals. 2. Select two garden designs from that year. 3.Observation: Read the project statements/information, review the photographs, etc about the two gardens. To find other information about the gardens, you will need to perform other research,i.e. the library or the library’s online search tools for articles about your chosen gardens. 4. Observation/Learning: Write a separate summary for both projects. 5.Analysis/Learning: Compare and contrast the projects to each other commenting on how each garden interpreted the theme what were the Provocative, thought provoking or inspiring elements ofthe design? Make sure that your arguments are supported by your research and well developed. You may clearly state your own viewpoints, but they must be supported with clearexamples. (Decision Making) 6. Write a conclusion for your paper. (Decision Making) Format for paper: 81/2” x 11”, portrait, double spaced, 12 point font minimum, Times New Roman 1”margins max. You may include photographs or illustrations if you wish. Be sure they are labeled and cited. Your paper should be 3-5 pages of well thought-out Provide citations foryour research information and commentary. Self edit prior to submission Use spell and grammar check FOR SUBMISSION, STAPLE YOUR PAGES TOGETHER!!!!! Check your punctuation.