Writing A Profile and personal narrative.ppt

Profile writing

1. Writing A Profile
CH. 5

2. Writing A Profile
Profile: Form of writing that is similar to the
personal essay, but different because the
experiences and particulars are not about the
writer –but someone else.
Profile Writing (case study) is a way of
documenting details of his/her experiences that
would help dramatize/explore an issue and bring it
to life.
Profile Writing relies on interviews for information.

3. Profile Essay:
Provides a detailed look at one person.
Uses narrative as a method of organization; Written in first
person or the subject is portrayed in the third person (writer
stays out of the way).
Reveals information about a person/character through short
stories (beyond descriptions). The profile essay shows and tells
through the use of dialogue and quotes. Descriptions of scenes
and settings also reveal useful information.
A strong beginning is essential to give the reader a reason to
be interested.
The more time spent with the subject (interviewing) the more
revealing the profile will be (pg. 177 CW)