- 1). Gather relevant facts and information about your subject using the library and the Internet. The best sources are "primary" sources, information about your subject that hasn't been interpreted or analyzed by a third party. Good examples of primary sources are a personal diary, a journal or notes from your subject, legal documents, and an interview with your subject, if possible. "Secondary" sources, such as published articles and commentary from friends or colleagues, help add depth and fill in gaps about your subject, but they shouldn't be relied on too heavily. Try to find secondary sources that offer differing opinions about your subject to gain a more unbiased perspective.
- 2). Draft an outline of how you want your biography to be organized. Biographies can be organized in several ways, including chronologically, by achievement or through testimonials. Choose a method of organization, and create a the sequence of how you want the topics to unfold.
- 3). Create a list of all relevant facts from your various sources. Be sure to include citation details.
- 4). Organize all relevant facts into their respective categories.
- 5). Write your rough draft by combining the thesis of your paper with the facts you gathered. Be sure to creatively emphasize how each fact supports your thesis. Follow your outline while writing the first draft.
- 6). Check your draft for grammatical and contextual errors. Have several people read for corrections as well.
- 7). Rewrite as needed until you are satisfied with your biography.
- 8). Create a reference page listing all facts and sources you used in your biography.
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