An ESSAYof
around1500 words.
Referencing:
The essay should includea list of references
(print and electronic) at the end in addition to
In-text referencing
as per the requirements of the Harvard Referencing System. Proper referencing
is a serious academic requirement and skill and will be rewarded accordingly.
Writing
and Discussion Topic:
Reputation
is a word that is common in every day discourse and often used without much
attention to its complex meaning. As such, very little effort is invested in
verifying the origin or accuracy of a particular reputation.You
are required to choose a famous figure (she could be a literary figure,
a politician, an artist etc… she could be a contemporary or a historical
figure) and:
1)Research how this figure has
his/her reputation established and in the process “considers” the reasons for
his/her reputation
2)Comment on the problems
associated with verifying the soundness of this reputation
3)Identify the factors that
seem to have favored one account over another in the process of reputation
construction
4)Reflect on how cultures and
times influence our reading/interpretation of events integral to reputation construction
5)demonstrate why source
materials (historical and contemporary) have to be used cautiously when
constructing a reputation
6)Distinguish between myth
and truth and then assess the impact they have on reputation construction
7)Investigate how the issue
of “competing reputations” applies to your figure of choice
Guidance on
Addressing the Topic
