As The Norton Field Guide says, “Profiles are written portraits” of a person, place, or event. Norton also says that “A profile presents a subject in an entertaining way that conveys its significance, showing us something or someone that we may not have known existed or that we see every day but don’t know much about.”<\/p>\n
Prompt<\/p>\n
Write a profile essay about a significant person from the list of people provided.<\/p>\n
(Please let me know if you would like to write about someone who is not on the list.)<\/p>\n
Purpose<\/p>\n
Writing profile essays can help improve future writing skills by allowing writers to practice techniques such as conducting interviews, synthesizing information, creating a narrative structure, and presenting a compelling story. It also helps writers develop observational and descriptive skills, as well as the ability to engage readers with vivid details and personal experiences.<\/p>\n
Overall, profiles can be a valuable tool in academic writing to provide a nuanced and in-depth analysis of a specific subject, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of its significance and impact. <\/p>\n
A profile essay is a form of academic writing that focuses on describing and analyzing a specific person, place, or event in depth. In a profile essay, the writer aims to provide a comprehensive and detailed portrayal of the subject, often incorporating interviews and personal observations to enhance the narrative. This type of writing requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to creatively weave together information to create a compelling narrative. As with any academic writing, it is important to adhere to proper structure, documentation guidelines, and formatting to ensure clarity and credibility in the final essay.<\/p>\n
Profiles can be used in various academic disciplines, such as sociology, psychology, history, and literature, to provide a deeper understanding of the subject being studied.<\/p>\n
For example, in history, profiles can be used to examine the lives and contributions of historical figures or to explore significant events in detail. By delving into the personal experiences and motivations of key individuals, researchers can gain insights into the broader historical context.<\/p>\n
Guidelines<\/p>\n
Steps to Take<\/p>\n
Study examples of profile essays.
\nStudy the Profiles section of The Norton Field Guide on pages 245-257
\nChoose your person to write about for Essay 1.
\nConduct research to find two or three sources that support your profile.
\nInclude at least one source from Santa Fe’s databases.
\nDescribe by using specific details such as examples, quotations, sensory details, and anecdotes.
\nLook for an overall idea about your subject to create a dominant impression.
\nEssay Development<\/p>\n
Here are some questions to help develop content for your essay:<\/p>\n
Ask questions about your subject, starting with the five Ws: who, what, where, when and why. <\/p>\n
What or who were the major influences in the person’s life?
\nWho or what shaped them?
\nWhat obstacles did the person have to overcome?
\nIn general, what is the public’s opinion or view of this person?
\nIf the person is not well-known, why or why not?
\nWho has this person inspired?
\nThere are many other questions you might ask. These are some examples to help get you started.<\/p>\n
Review Examples of Profile Essays<\/p>\n
Paperclip Man by student Christian Danielsen <\/p>\n
Examples of profile essays from students and professionals in The Norton Field Guide (922-938)<\/p>\n
Follow Word Count<\/p>\n
Write 800 to 900 words. <\/p>\n
Review Ways of Organizing Your Profile<\/p>\n
You decide how to organize your essay. Here are some possible organizational structures:<\/p>\n
Chronologically, front start to finish
\nNarrative
\nDescription
\nBasic Essay Structure
\nKeep in Mind Key Features of Profiles<\/p>\n
An interesting subject
\nAny necessary background information
\nAn interesting angle
\nA firsthand account by the person
\nEngaging details
\nConduct Research <\/p>\n
Find two or three sources that support your profile. Include at least one source from Santa Fe’s databases.
\nDocument your source using MLA documentation.
\nTalk to a Librarian at Santa Fe
\nPresent your paper using MLA paper format.<\/p>\n
Proofread your essay.
\nState points directly not using filters such as we\/us\/or you\/your\/you\u2019re.
\nRefrain from referring to yourself throughout the essay by not using I\/my\/me\/we\/us\/our.
\nChecklist for Essay 1: Profile<\/p>\n
Checklist for Essay 1: A Profile<\/p>\n
This checklist covers the required parts of Essay 1: Profile.<\/p>\n
Use this checklist to review your own essay. Next, write two paragraphs or more explaining changes you have made as a result of this final check to earn up to five extra points on your grade for your essay. Include your explanation after the Works Cited page on the same document as your essay.<\/p>\n
Word Count<\/p>\n
Have I followed the word count of 800 to 900?<\/p>\n
MLA Style<\/p>\n
Have I presented my essay in MLA paper format?
\nHave I created an interesting and original title?
\nHave I included a Works Cited page?
\nHave I followed MLA documentation by using in-text citations and signal phrases.
\nEvidence<\/p>\n
Do I have two or three sources? Is at least one source from Santa Fe’s databases?
\nAre my sources credible?
\n Introduction<\/p>\n
Have I included background information on my subject?
\nIs my introduction three to eight sentences.
\nAngle\/Thesis<\/p>\n
Have I included a thesis\/angle for my profile?
\nIs the thesis assertive and specific?
\nStructure<\/p>\n
How is my profile organized?
\nDoes my essay follow one of the structures shown on page 256 in The Norton Field Guide?
\nDoes my essay follow basic essay structure?
\nBody Paragraphs<\/p>\n
Do my body paragraphs focus on the subject?
\nHave I included description with specific details, examples, quotations, and anecdotes?
\nIs the dominant impression am I trying to convey clear?
\n Conclusion<\/p>\n
Is my conclusion four or five sentences?
\nDoes it focus on the thesis\/angle?
\nIs it memorable?
\nAcademic Writing<\/p>\n
Have I stated points directly not using you\/your\/you\u2019re?
\nHave I refrained from referring to myself throughout the essay by not using I\/my\/me\/we\/our\/us?
\nProofreading<\/p>\n
Have I proofread my essay? Have I read my essay aloud to listen for errors?
\nFavorite Part<\/p>\n
What part of my essay do I like the most?<\/p>\n
Faith<\/p>\n
Mary McLeod Bethune<\/p>\n
Dalai Lama<\/p>\n
Billy Graham<\/p>\n
Joel Osteen<\/p>\n
Mother Teresa<\/p>\n
Martin Luther King, Jr.<\/p>\n
Athletics<\/p>\n
Simone Biles<\/p>\n
Caitlin Clark<\/p>\n
Brittney Griner<\/p>\n
Katie Ledecky<\/p>\n
Caeleb Dressel<\/p>\n
Nick Saban<\/p>\n
Mary Wise<\/p>\n
Jackie Robinson<\/p>\n
Allyson Felix<\/p>\n
Tomekia Reed<\/p>\n
Politics<\/p>\n
Liz Cheney<\/p>\n
Mike Johnson<\/p>\n
Mitch McConnell<\/p>\n
Kamala Harris<\/p>\n
Hillary Clinton<\/p>\n
Tammy Duckworth\u00ad<\/p>\n
Nelson Mandela<\/p>\n
Rosa Parks<\/p>\n
Ketanji Brown Jackson<\/p>\n
George W. Bush<\/p>\n
Volodymyr Zelenskyy<\/p>\n
Vladimir Putin<\/p>\n
Giving<\/p>\n
Diana Frances Spencer<\/p>\n
Oprah Winfrey<\/p>\n
Eleanor Roosevelt<\/p>\n
Satya Nadella<\/p>\n
Bill Gates<\/p>\n
Dahabo Ahmed-Omer<\/p>\n
Warren Buffett<\/p>\n
Denzel Washington<\/p>\n
Elton John<\/p>\n
Science<\/p>\n
Jane Goodall<\/p>\n
George Washington Carver<\/p>\n
Mae Jemison<\/p>\n
Marie Curie<\/p>\n
Albert Einstein<\/p>\n
Isaac Newton<\/p>\n
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson<\/p>\n
Charles Darwin<\/p>\n
Nikola Tesla<\/p>\n
Rosalind Franklin<\/p>\n
Sally Ride<\/p>\n
Patricia Bath<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
As The Norton Field Guide says, “Profiles are written portraits” of a person, place, or event. Norton also says that “A profile presents a subject in an entertaining way that conveys its significance, showing us something or someone that we may not have known existed or that we see every day but don’t know much […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"disciplines":[14],"paper_types":[],"tagged":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions\/28370"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/questions"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28370"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions\/28370\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28370"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"disciplines","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/disciplines?post=28370"},{"taxonomy":"paper_types","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/paper_types?post=28370"},{"taxonomy":"tagged","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tagged?post=28370"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}