engl 1301 profile essay about celebrity

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Profile Essay Requirements

Directions: Write a profile essay about a celebrity of your choice. Think about why you find this person interesting; they’re kirky, hardworking, funny, unusual, and so on. Research what others have to say about this person to collect a variety of viewpoints and possibly to gain new insights. Paint a verbal portrait of this person that views him or her from a specific angle and that captures something essential-an idea, social cause, insight, or theme.

MLA and Length Requirements:

  • Must be written in MLA format (correct heading, title, Times New Roman, Size 12, Works Cited Page).
  • Must be at least three pages.
  • Include at least three different sources (may use more).
  • Must have a creative title

Profile Requirements:

A profile can stick to the basic facts (as in a biographical sketch) or to provide an intimate depiction of the subject. Profiles have some or all of these features:

  • A subject that allows you to explore an issue, idea, or theme that is interesting to you and your readers.
  • An interesting angle that captures a single dominant impression about the subject.
  • A description of the subject that allows readers to visualize and imagine it.
  • Anecdotes that reveal the character of the subject through actions and dialogue.
  • A main point, or central theme about the subject that goes beyond the surface and factual details to address larger questions.