Outline/Format for Biography papers
This is a basic format, which may be changed as your paper/topic dictates.
It is a suggested format, but should approximate what your final paper
looks like- in topic only. The basic outline should be followed,
and the additional materials should be in this order.

. Title Page

. Table of Contents

I Introduction- what and whom the paper is about

II Early Life
  1. Birth
  2. School
  3. ??
III School and Beyond
  1. High School/College
  2. Other education or Military service
  3. ??
IV What makes them famous
  1. Important events
  2. Inspirations/Heroes
  3. Life-changing events
  4. ??
V Career Highlights
  1. Important events
  2. Changes/shows/activities/concerts/albums/books etc.
  3. Awards
  4. ??
VI Where are they Now?

. Illustrations (may be separate or included in PowerPoint)

. Glossary of Terms

. Bibliography Bibliography Citation Machine
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