W????????????????????rite a five page essay (12-point font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins). It will be evaluated on the basis of your argumentation, use of supporting materials, and clarity and organization. Write as if for a general audience. See the second page for the grading criteria. You will be expected to perform research by consulting appropriate sources (trade, popular, academic publications, and/or other applicable material). In addition to these, you should also draw upon readings and lecture. Rely on lecture, however, only for ideas not discussed in the readings. Wikipedia and other general reference sources may be useful as you initially look into the background of your topic, but they are not sufficient resources from which to cite and build your argument. Think of the essaycomplete with an introduction, thesis, and conclusionas a research pro????????????????????ject. Include in-text citations and an alphabetized bibliography of all sources you cite (including those from class). Use a recognizable scholarly format (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.). Remember that failure to properly cite ideas or exact wording from other texts constitutes plagiarism, which is a major academic violation. This essay accounts for 20% of your course grade. Prompt- Celebrity Star Text Evolution: Analyze a celebrity who elected to dramatically change their star text and at a point in their career. Explain first the celebrity as understood by their previous star text. Then articulate specifically how the star endeavored to transform it. What were the particular motivations behind their change? How was the change received via publicity? Ultimately, what does your case study demonstrate about celebrity and calculated image transforma????????????????????tion?
