Introduction (500 words)
Introduce the person you have chosen to write about and explain why you chose this person. Give an overview of what you will cover in the biography including any major events or accomplishments.
Thesis statement: This biography research paper will explore [name’s] life and accomplishments as [occupation/role] through an examination of [his/her] early life, career highlights, influential relationships, and legacy.
Early Life (1000 words)
Date and place of birth
Family background – parents names and occupations, siblings, socioeconomic status
Formative experiences – childhood homes, schools attended, hobbies, interests
Personality and character traits evident from early life – courageous, shy, determined, etc.
Significant events from childhood or adolescence that may have influenced later life
Education (750 words)
Secondary schools attended – give dates
Colleges or universities attended – give dates and degrees earned
Mentors or influences during education years – teachers, professors, friends
Achievements or accomplishments during school years – awards, honorary positions
How education prepared subject for later work
Career Beginnings (1000 words)
First jobs held after finishing education
Challenges faced as a new professional
Milestones or breakthrough achievements – first publication, invention, important client or commission
Rise to prominence in their field – how they established themselves and gained recognition
Influential relationships formed with colleagues, mentors, employers
Transformative projects, opportunities, or experiences that elevated their status
Career Highlights and Achievements (1500 words)
Major career accomplishments outlined chronologically with dates
Significant projects, initiatives, or innovations they led
Awards, honors, or accolades received for professional work
Forbes lists, lectures, conferences, or other recognition of expertise
Impact or influence on the field – how they shaped it through their work
Career challenges or setbacks – how they dealt with obstacles, failures, critiques
Adaptability and evolution of career over long term
Personal Life (750 words)
Marriage details – spouse’s name, date of marriage, children if any
Significant personal relationships outside work – friends, mentees, philanthropic causes
Hobbies, pastimes, or personal interests outside profession
Religious or political affiliations or interests
Home life details – where they lived, lifestyle outside work
Legacy and Influence (1000 words)
Their significance or lasting influence in their field
How others have built upon their work or extended their ideas
Buildings, awards, or programs named after them
Memorializations in books, articles, documentaries
Continued relevance or posthumous recognition
Their work or ideas as still shaping the field today
Impact on culture or society at large
Their reputation or perception over time – critical appraisals versus admiration
Conclusion (500 words)
Overall summary of their life and significance
Takeaway lessons from their example, strengths, challenges overcome
Personal reflection on what most inspires or insights gained from study
Restate thesis with concluding remarks
Bibliography
At least 15 scholarly sources cited in proper format (books, journal articles, biographies) used to research various aspects of their life and career.