Double check to see that you have included the most important facts about the person's life. Then, make sure that you have told the person's story in the most concise way possible. Once you complete a draft of your biographical sketch, proofread it to ensure that you do not have any grammatical or spelling errors. This hook would also contribute to explaining how Alcott was inspired to write "Little Women" with a poor family as its focus. In the example of Alcott, the hook of your sketch could be the fact that her family was poor because of her father's idealistic work. Throughout the biographical sketch, include important facts within the context of the story. Then, introduce your subject and begin to tell her story. For example, you could mention something interesting that happened in the year your subject was born. In the opening of your biographical sketch, instead of simply introducing the person by name, start by giving context to the person's life. For example, in the sketch of Alcott, you could tell the story of how she was involved in the women's voting rights movement and how her belief in women's rights led to strong female characters in her writing. This approach will reveal your subject's personality. Include facts and accomplishments in the narrative, or story, you tell. Instead of listing all of the facts you find in your research, try to find an interesting story to tell about the person you are featuring. Choose facts that contribute to the story of how she became the author of "Little Women." Create a NarrativeĪnother way to ensure that your biographical sketch is impressive is to write it in the format of a narrative. For example, if you were to write a biographical sketch of author Louisa May Alcott, you could include the name of her most famous novel, "Little Women," and the fact that her family was friends with many famous authors. Avoid including every piece of information you find. Once your research is complete, decide which facts are most impressive. If possible, conduct an interview to find information about the person's personality. Facts to consider including in the sketch are age or date of birth, special interests, education and any awards or honors the person has received. Begin by researching the person who is the focus of your biographical sketch to find basic information the individual's life.
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