GUIDE TO WRITING
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The Writing Assignment
Profile an intriguing person, group, place, or activity in your community. Observe your subject closely, and then present what you have learned in a way that both informs and engages readers.
This Guide to Writing is designed to help you compose your own profile and apply what you have learned from reading other profiles. This Starting Points chart will help you find the guidance you need, when you need it.
STARTING POINTS: WRITING A PROFILE
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| Specific Information about the Subject | How do I come up with an appropriate subject to profile? |
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| How can I gather information on my subject? |
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| How can I make my subject come to life? |
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| A Clear, Logical Organization | How should I organize my profile? |
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| The Writer’s Role | What role should I adopt in researching and presenting my subject? |
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| A Perspective on the Subject | How do I develop and express a clear perspective on the subject? |
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