ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2025
, Africa in the World: Historical Perspectives
Essay Question Chosen:
Discuss how Linguistics, Anthropology, Archaeology, and Geography have enriched
history writing on Africa using Great Zimbabwe as an example.
Section A: Research and Writing Schedule
Due date for Portfolio: Friday, 26 September 2025
Start End
Task Description
Date Date
Identify key themes on Great Zimbabwe and
1. Doing preliminary 26 Aug 1 Sep
gather general sources (books, journal
research 2025 2025
articles, credible websites).
2. Writing an Select 6 high-quality sources, apply
2 Sep 8 Sep
annotated referencing style, and write 150-word
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bibliography explanations for each.
3. Conducting in- Read selected sources in detail, take notes on
9 Sep 15 Sep
depth reading and how linguistics, anthropology, archaeology,
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note-taking and geography contribute to history writing.
4. Writing research Reflect on research process: challenges, 16 Sep 17 Sep
reflection gaps, new insights. 2025 2025
Create structured outline (introduction, main 18 Sep 19 Sep
5. Drafting essay plan
arguments, conclusion). 2025 2025
Write full essay (2,000–2,500 words) using 20 Sep 23 Sep
6. Essay writing
plan and notes. 2025 2025