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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 (s/he could be a literary figure, a politician, an artist etc... s/he could be a contemporary or a historical figure) and:</o:p>
1) Research how this figure has his/her reputation established and in the process “consider” the reasons for his/her reputation</o:p>
2) Comment on the problems associated with verifying the soundness of this reputation</o:p>
3) Identify the factors that seem to have favoured one account over another in the process of reputation construction</o:p>Click here for more on this paper.......
4) Reflect on how cultures and times influence our reading/interpretation of events integral to reputation construction</o:p>
5) Demonstrate why source materials (historical and contemporary) have to be used cautiously when constructing a reputation</o:p>
6) Distinguish between myth and truth and then assess the impact they have on reputation construction</o:p>
7) Investigate how the issue of “competing reputations” applies to your figure of choice</o:p>
Guidance on Addressing the Topic:</o:p>Click here for more on this paper.......
Before you embark on writing the essay, you need to read carefully Book 1 Reputations in order to familiarize yourself with the topic at large and make use of the skills presented in the book when writing your essay. You are strongly advised to consult sources on the topic and widen your knowledge of the topic under consideration, but it is of the utmost importance to document any words or ideas that are not your own. Once you have the material ready, it is advisable that you follow the steps (1-7) indicated in the section above to avoid omitting sub-questions. Although the topic is “generic” in that it is theme of Book 1, you should demonstrate your knowledge of the complexity of the concept of reputation as presented in the all the units and not model your treatment solely after a particular treatment appearing in a single unit. </o:p>
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an
ESSAY of around 1500 words.
Referencing:
The
essay should include a 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 (s/he could be a literary figure, a politician, an
artist etc... s/he could be a contemporary or a historical figure) and:
1) Research
how this figure has his/her reputation established and in the process
“consider” 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 favoured 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:
Before
you embark on writing the essay, you need to read carefully Book 1 Reputations in order to
familiarize yourself with the topic at large and make use of the skills
presented in the book when writing your essay. You are strongly advised to
consult sources on the topic and widen your knowledge of the topic under
consideration, but it is of the utmost importance to document any words
or ideas that are not your own. Once you have the material ready, it is
advisable that you follow the steps (1-7) indicated in the section above to
avoid omitting sub-questions. Although the topic is “generic” in that it is
theme of Book 1, you should
demonstrate your knowledge of the complexity of the concept of reputation as presented
in the all the units and not model your treatment solely after a particular
treatment appearing in a single unit. Click here for more on this paper.......
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