8.+Resources

Getting started with graphic organizers.

Graphic Organizers organize your information so the writing becomes easier and make more sense.

Graphic organizer forms are available at the links below:

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An example of a graphic organizer filled in is available at the link below:

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Writing an introductory paragraph.

Your first best resource for writing your introductory paragraph is your graphic organizer. If you haven't obtained all the information you need then you should keep investigating.

Websites which provide information on people are available on the wequest resource page at:

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An example of a good introductory paragraph is available at the link below:

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Writing paragraphs for the body of your biography. As the various examples of biographies may demonstrate, body paragraphs can be about any number of topics associated with your subject, for instance, personal life, career, major accomplishments, setback and defeats. What you write about is up to you and so is the type of multimedia you might use.

Below are links to collections of multimedia tools you could explore and use:

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http://webtools4u2use.wikispaces.com/Finding+the+Right+Tool

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Finishing your Digtial Biography with Style

If you have put a lot of work into creating your biography make sure it shows.

Have you used different font size and colour? Is there a variey of different media in your biography? Do your images overpower your words or is there a balance? Can you title the sections to make it easier for readers to navigate? Have you looked at other people's biographies to compare it with yours? Do you have at least five well written paragraphs, an introduction, a conclusion?