So where do I start Whether youre writing an argumentative essay an expository essay a biographical essay or anything inbetween you can always benefit by creating an outline In traditional essay writing there will always be an introductory paragraph or paragraphs with a strong thesis ID: 225137
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Creating an Outline for a Biographical EssaySlide2
So where do I start?
Whether you’re writing an argumentative essay, an expository essay, a biographical essay, or anything in-between, you can always benefit by creating an outline
In traditional essay writing there will always be an introductory paragraph (or paragraphs) with a strong thesis followed by 3 or more body paragraphs and finally a concluding paragraph (or paragraphs)Slide3
Thesis
In argumentative essays, the thesis tends to be a statement of fact in which you voice your opinion on a particular subject being argued
“there should be more lenience on gun control”
Vs
“there should be stricter laws on gun control”
As for biographical essays, such as the one you will be writing on Mary Shelley, the thesis statements are a little different…Slide4
Thesis for Biographical Essay
Dr. Seuss is a good children’s book author
President John F Kennedy lived an interesting life and had many accomplishments
Helene
Cixous
, a French feminist theorist, made a remarkable impression in the world of feminine fiction. Although she was considered radical during her early years, her written works continue to be a corner stone for modern gender theorists. Slide5
Organization
There are a number of different ways to organize a Biographical essay, but the easiest way if chronological, starting with the persons childhood and working up to their
acomplishmentsSlide6
Beginning an Outline
Begin by compiling your research and determining what you know and what you still need to know
Start by creating broad topics and then working on creating smaller topics within those broader topics
Always start by writing your thesis and then you can branch out from thereSlide7
Introduction
I. Introduction
A. Attention Getter
(This
could
be an interesting fact
.)
B. Brief introduction
to the person
(could be what
the person is famous for)
C. Thesis: ________________ had an interesting life and many accomplishments.Slide8
Body Paragraphs Outline Example
I. Early Life
(Body)
a. Birthplace and date of birth
b. Family background and childhood
c. Schools, colleges and early young adult experiences
II. Adult Life (Body)
a. Marriage
b. children
c. personal
life
III. Famous years (Body)
a. What is this person’s
talent?
b. What
makes this person stand out?
c. Important
Accomplishments
IV. Famous years (Body)
a. Why
is this person one of the 100 most influential people of the year, according
to
Time magazine?
b. Did
they make the world a better place, or maybe a worse place?
c. Did
they affect people positively or negatively?Slide9
Conclusion Examples
Conclusion
A. Review Main Points:
(You could summarize
each body paragraph in one sentence.)
B. Restate
Thesis
C. Closing:
(
-2
sentences that ends the paper without saying things like “That is all. I hope you liked it
.”)
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Conclusion
(Summary)
a
. Give your opinion of them based on what you have learned doing
your research. (You can do this without saying “I think” or “I have learned”
Avoid using “I” in a Biographical paper- the paper is not about you)
b
. Summarize your information