Day of the Dead Essay

Famous Person Research Paper

1. Introduction

1. Identify who you are writing about
2. Explain why you selected this person
3. Describe why you think they should be remembered

1. Early life/Childhood

1. Birth

1. When?
2. Where?
3. Parents

1. Education
2. Significant events from before they became famous

1. Beginning of career/impact on the world

1. Who/what influenced the person to become who they were?
2. Why did they decide to do what they did?

1. Describe what they did when they first started to do their job.
2. Explain any lessons they may have learned early in their career.

1. What did they have to overcome to become who they were?

1. Significant accomplishments

1. What did the person do to become famous?
2. Detail several events or accomplishments

1. Describe what they did or created
2. Describe why what they did was important

1. Highlight any pitfalls or problems

1. Impact on the world (Conclusion)

1. How is America or the world different because they lived?
2. Detail how their field / the world changed because they lived
3. What personality traits did the person possess that made them great?
4. How can you apply those lessons to your life?
5. What makes this person someone to look up to?