Writing A Profile

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Writing A Profile

• CH. 5

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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.

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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)