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Bio sketch writing

shilpa sharma

Bio sketch

A bio-sketch or Biographical sketch of a person contains a detailed account of his physical outlook, characteristics, nature, job profile and other relevant personal information as required.

A bio-sketch or a biographical sketch is a brief write up that to summarize a person’s life, achievements, character, experiences, etc. It is a short description highlighting the main traits of the personality of the chosen subject.

How to write a biographical sketch?

A biographical sketch is always written in the third person and aims at describing the significant achievements or impressive traits of a person’s personality.

How to write a biographical sketch?

It is always written by a person other than the one who is being described. The aim of a bio-sketch is large to present a positive picture of the person concerned. The information is generally written in chronological order while writing a bio-sketch so that the reader can trace the life of the subject from the beginning to

the end.

Biographical Sketch Format

Biographical Sketch Format

The main points that need to be

incorporated while writing a bio-sketch are:

  • Full name, date of birth/age, place of birth
  • Major personality traits
  • Educational details highlighting any major achievements or awards
  • His/Her contribution to society
  • Any special interest
  • Why is he/she famous or known for?

CLUES

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question

Que. Write a biographical sketch of Vishwanathan Anand – Grandmaster, a world Chess Champion in your own words in not more than 100-120 words. Clues have been given.

Practice question

Question: Write a biographical sketch of Kailash Satyarthi, a Nobel Peace Prize Honorary, in your own words in not more than 100-120 words, Clues have been given.

Kailash Satyarthi

Clues

Born 11 January 1954, Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, India-academic qualification-Electrical Engineer-family-married, Two children-a daughter and a son-prize motivation – ‘His struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education’ – awards – Nobel Peace Prize, 2014 (shared with malala Yousafazai) – Defenders of Democracy Award (US), 2009- Alfonso Comin International Award (Spain), 2008 – The Robert. Kennedy Human Rights Award, 1995 – popular child Rights Activist- started a journal ‘The Struggle Shall Continue’ in 1980 (create awareness about child labour) – founder – Bachpan Andolan (BBA), a movement dedicated towards eradication of human trafficking and bonded child labour.

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