This assignment asks you to reflect on a current event/issue/topic in sport today and describe the event/issue/topic in the form of a written letter to someone in the past. Be creative in who you write to. It can be a famous athlete (e.g., Muhammad Ali), a grandparent, or even a younger version of yourself. You should incorporate your own personal experiences with course readings (if possible), class discussions, primary/secondary sources, and if possible, statements from the media. There should be some personal narrative in this paper. 1st person is A-OK to use! Have fun with this assignment. Write informally if needed!
Here are some questions that you can try to answer and help navigate your thinking:
What is the event/issue/topic?
Who is participating in the event/issue/topic?
What is the significance?
What is the history? What is the timeline of events?
What major event(s) led to this issue coming about
Why is this moment significant?
What is the public saying about the event? What are your friends saying? Family?
Reflect on the event/issue/topic with your own thoughts
MOST IMPORTANTLY, TRY TO CONNECT THIS EVENT/ISSUE/TOPIC TO SOMETHING IN THE PAST THAT THE READER MAY BE ABLE TO RECOGNIZE
Formatting and submission guidelines:
Literally, try to write this paper like a letter such as “Dear Muhammad….”
Never written a letter? You’ve written an email, right?
PLEASE USE CORRECT AND PROPER GRAMMAR, SYNTAX, AND SPELLING
Make sure to put your name on it
The letter should be 2-3 pages double spaces (2 pages should def suffice though), size 12 font, 1-inch margins
References should be cited in proper APA style
Why do we need to cite sources? Because this is still an academic practice.
You should submit your paper through Canva
Below students find how they will be marked. Please note that the instructor will mark accordingly so 4s (4/5) and 2s (2/5) may be given depending on the quality of the work.