Biography

Yes, much of this is identical to the autobiography assignment.

Write an biographical work, 8–12pp in length. Your can take the essayistic approach which Bearman uses in “Master Legend,” or use a different form.

As with the autobiography, I expect you to draft, evaluate, revise, and polish.

Milestones

Given the quick turnaround, only three:

Item	Specifics	Method	Points	Due date
Prospectus	Write a prospectus which indicates your approach, summarizes your project, and provides a status report.	Email to cb-dilger@wiu.edu	25	2/24
Workshop	Participate in a workshop, hearing critique of your work and offering the same to others. Work in class 3/5. Send a brief summary of your feedback to your partners and me.	Email to cb-dilger@wiu.edu	25	3/10
Revised biography	Revise your biography, taking into account feedback from the workshop.	Upload to Google Docs; share with cbdilger@gmail.com.	100	3/12

Organization: is your biography organized in a meaningful way which adds to your work?
Form: if you select an unusual form, does it complement the story you are telling?
Story-telling: is your subject interesting? Does the biography tell a compelling story? Is the scope appropriate?
Critique: do you avoid an overly critical or overly sentimental portrait of your subject?
Research: is it clear you've conducted the research necessary to write an accurate, informative biography?
Context: do you explain relevant contexts and provide background information for readers?
Style and polish: is your writing a pleasure to read, not a burden? Do sentences, paragraphs, and sections show evidence of writing craft?