Sports Lit Research

Assignment Document

Directions: Choose an athlete/coach that you admire or find interesting. Read at least two articles about this person that reveals their background and the ways in which they handle success (you MAY NOT use articles without authors such as Wikipedia, Bleacher Report or a biography website as one of your two main sources).

Write a multiple paragraph essay in which you examine how the athlete’s background and/or personality qualities have influenced the type of athlete/coach they have become, as well as the ways in which they handle fame and fortune.

Library Databases

(Badgerlink)

To log in, you must redeem a pass ONCE, then use Google as long as you're a student.

Recommended Websites for Research

All sites should be freely accessible & include articles with authors listed.

SI Vault

ESPN Magazine Archives

As you work, if you need any help accessing an article, creating a citation, or finding more content on a particular person, visit the library or send an email to Mrs. Brannan.

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