ENG: 04 Essay and Biography Syllabus

I.                     Essay: An Overview

A.      Brief History

B.      Purpose and Definition

C.      Non-structured vs Formal Writing

II.                   Intro to Biographical Approach

A.      Definition of Biography

B.      Brief History: An Evolution Review

C.      Types and Media Format

D.      Forms and Styles

E.      Biographer’s Role

III.                  Biographical Essay Writing

A.  General Elements

B.      Data Gathering Process

C.      Documentary and Graphical Insertions

D.      Order and Chronology

E.      Counterchecking

F.      Inferring and referencing

G.     Commentary vs Recording

IV.                Essay Biography Evaluation

A.      Significance

B.      Consistency and Flow

C.      Structure

                                                      D.   Conclusion Evaluation