Individual Thought Paper Instructions

1. Compare and contrast the Light and Sound Museum and the Fort Santiago Museums in
terms of:
 Layout and design
 Content
 Overall Impact on the visitors

2. “If visiting a museum involves an educational experience, is there an educational value in

visiting a museum? Why or why not?” In discussing this question, among other issues
you may want to think about what are not said or presented in a museum.
The paper must not be less than 500 words and not be more than 750 words.

Criteria for grading:

 Discussion of knowledge gained from the museum visits (30%);

 Analysis of how museums are labeled and presented (40%);
 Strength of overall argument or thesis (20%); and
 Quality of Writing and Composition (10%).