Among the numerous forms of biographical research in education, five types are often noted: scholarly chronicles, intellectual biography, life history writing, memoir biography, and narrative biography. These orientations may take the form of articles, vignettes, chapters, monographs, and full-length books. One need not draw fine distinctions among these different approaches, however, and each orientation offers particular strengths for the presentation of the biographical subject. Realms are crossed continually as the intent and purpose of the biographer become more clearly defined during the research process. Ultimately, biographers while engaged in their research are constantly examining their interpretive voices as much as the lives of their biographical subjects.
The scholarly chronicle is the most fundamental (and common) type of biographical research with its focus on the historical portrayal of an individual life. This basic research orientation constitutes telling the subject’s story in chronological order with emphasis upon the development of a quest plot (life pattern-stages) and the description of acts of recognition (or notoriety) as the biographer marches through the life of the biographical subject. The scholarly chronicle is often viewed as synonymous with biography; however, this research orientation is markedly different from other forms of biographical inquiry.
Another genre, intellectual biography, forsakes the need for basic chronological structure and develops a narrative of a life through the conceptual analysis of the subject’s motives and beliefs within the world of ideas. Those who write intellectual biography have overcome the interpretive angst of other educational researchers, what Rollyson (2005) has deemed “the biographical apologia,” who include pages of interviewee narrative and rich description but who refrain from interpreting motives and feelings. In contrast, the intellectual biographer recognizes and accepts the invasive yet justifiable analysis and overcomes the intrusive nature of inquiry with care resulting in self-reflective thoughtfulness and insight.
A third form of biographical research is defined as life history writing (and the narrative study of lives) with strong allegiance to the social science research traditions of oral history and narrative discourse and, specifically, great devotion to theoretical constructs from sociology and psychology. Case study paradigms emerge as life history writers address issues of generalizability, social interaction-social structure, and reliability and validity as well as the biographical quest of any study of a life. This research genre has taken many forms in the field of education, perhaps resonating most in the area of teacher education with the narrative study of teachers’ lives scholarship and, to a lesser degree, with the first-year teacher research that also remains loyal to aspects of intellectual biography (Goodson, 2008; Bullough, 2008).
In recent years a fourth genre, memoir biography (still distinct from autobiography and memoir) has begun to appear in the field of curriculum studies. Attention is devoted to the researcher’s motives in relation to the biographical subject and with emphasis upon the stylistic presentation of the biographer’s reflections and insights in relation to the factual account of the life. An interpretive narrative of the writer, alongside the presentation of the biographical subject, becomes part of the research. A life story is being told, yet in relation to the transactional experiences of the biographer that in turn influences and foreshadows similar experiences for the reader.
A fifth type, narrative biography, represents a dynamic portrayal of a life without the need for absolute facticity or a comprehensive account from birth to grave. Neither is this style burdened by the ultimate interpretation of the subject that must be accepted by the reader. Facts are recognized and some interpretations are accepted as being more significant than others; however, the biographer, though consciously aware of his or her personal emotions and reactions to the subject, acknowledges that the telling of the story is primarily defined by the subject in relation to the reader.
No definitive listing of biographical types can ever be constructed since, fortunately, new forms—content and process oriented—are continually being conceived and explored. Other more content-related designations include feminist biography (Alpern, et al., 1992; Ascher, et. al., 1984; Wagner-Martin, 1994) and black biography (Backscheider, 1997), all with emphasis upon identity and the restoration of the “invisible” subject.
Biography’s relationship to autobiography, memoir, and narrative research in education is well developed and will continually be redefined (Denzin, 1989; Epstein, 1991; Rollyson, 2008) Yet, with the emerging interest in biographical inquiry and with some growing interest in prosopography (group biography), little consensus of terminology exists; for example, it should be noted that while some qualitative researchers view the term as accurate, there are dramatic differences between biography and autobiography—much more than any slash or solidus can convey.
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How to Write an Academic Bio for Conferences
There are very few things as challenging as writing academic biographies (perhaps academic writing?). It seems simple, but things soon get awkward as you try to show how amazing you are without sounding arrogation or pretentious. Sophie shares her tips on writing a balanced bio…
It’s all going swimmingly until you read the Call for Papers: Please submit a proposal and brief bio.
What on earth is a bio (otherwise known as an ‘academic bio’)? And just how brief does it need to be? Writing an academic bio is a skill you can pick up like any other, and this article will take you through the basics of what to include, what to leave out, and how to craft this tricky piece of your academic arsenal.
Covering the Basics
Whatever discipline you’re working in, you’ll definitely need to include the following in your academic bio:
full name,
position (i.e. PhD student; PhD candidate),
institution.
All this should go into the first sentence, so it reads something like this:
Joe Bloggs is currently a PhD candidate [meaning he’s passed his upgrade] at the University of Warwick.
You can also mention your department, although it’s not strictly necessary for most of us.
The Big Picture
The rest of your academic bio should tell the reader about your research interests. Start by setting out your broad research question , whether that’s finding new ways to create Omega 3 in algae cultures or exploring fashion statements at Charles II’s court. Then focus it further; are you looking at a specific type of algae culture, or a particular poet who was into fashion? This is the most important part of your bio: it tells other people attending the conference where you’re coming from, and may present links between your research areas.
You can end your bio here, or add another sentence situating your research within wider scholarship. Is it important to reference your specific style of criticism, or how you’re leading on from recently-published developments in the field, for example? If it’s important for the theme of the conference, you may wish to add another sentence on the future directions of your research. However, if this isn’t relevant or necessary, feel free to leave it out, especially if you’ve been asked to submit a brief bio – best to keep it brief and stick to your research interests.
What Not to Do
Inevitably, we all do things early in our career/academic life that, with hindsight, make us cringe. To avoid that uncomfortable feeling in the future, four common errors are:
Treating your bio like a humorous essay : only include a joke if you’re sure it’s really, really funny (maybe check with a straight-talking friend).
Getting too personal : an academic bio is a chance to make an impression pre-conference, and it may be what people remember you by, so ensure that you stay professional.
Giving too much information : remember that an academic bio isn’t the same thing as a CV – the conference organisers don’t need to know where you did your undergrad, MA or how much you’ve won in grants.
Using exclamation marks : your writing should be relatively formal in style, so avoid coming across as too chatty – save your engaging manners for the big presentation day!
One final tip is to use the third person. This isn’t a hard and fast rule, but at some conferences, your bio will be read out as an introduction, so personally I prefer to start a sentence like Joe Bloggs above.
What do you think about this approach?
Any more tips for writing academic bios?
Text credits: Sophie Shorland
Sophie is a PhD student at Warwick, where she’s one of the organisers of the English Department’s annual postgraduate symposium for 2017. You can find out how to get involved in the symposium here , or check their Twitter here .
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How to Write a Good Academic Biography (Part 1)
When your journal article gets accepted or you are preparing for a public presentation, you will often be asked for a short academic biography. For many people, these academic bios are more difficult to write than a dissertation. How do you sum up yourself and your work in 3-5 sentences? What do you need to include? What should you leave out?
What You Should Do
Start with your full name followed by your current position, your general interests, and your current project, keeping them all very brief.
If you are within a year of receiving a prestigious award, mention that as well.
Finally, finish with a sentence that’s personal: add a hobby, a pet’s name, the city you live in—whatever you are comfortable with that is personal but not too private.
What You Should Avoid
Avoid speaking in the first person, i.e., don’t use “I.”
Don’t divulge details beyond your current position.
In a longer bio of multiple paragraphs, you may add more awards and information about your master’s and bachelor’s degrees, but not in a short bio. Moreover, don’t add anything that happened before grad school—including your place of birth. For example:
Hi! My name is Scott. I was originally born in Vermont and now I’m a professor at North Yankee University in Fargone, New York (in upstate New York). I study antelopes’ migration patterns and their impact of native grain growth. My interest in antelopes began as a teenager when I first saw one in the wild. I did my undergrad degree in biology at SUNY and my masters and UCLA and my PhD in Forestry at Hunter College.
Related: Finished drafting your academic biography and heading for an international conference? Check out this post now!
The above example is far too casual and Scott’s work and current position are overshadowed by all the other random details. This can be written in a much better way:
Scott Sampson is a professor of Wildlife Biology at North Yankee University. His work focuses specifically on the migration patterns of antelope and their impact on the growth of native grain. His favorite place to do research in his backyard, which opens to the Akron National Forest.
This improvised version is concise, relevant, and makes Scott’s bio appear professional while giving a short description of his personal details.
Longer Bios
For longer bios, follow the same basic rules, but go into a bit more depth about your work, your education, and your future projects or interests. You may also consider adding a line about your immediate family. But as always, leave the personal details for a short and friendly mention at the end of the bio.
Mostly, your bio will be used by someone to introduce you at a conference or public event so if you write your bio using these tips, you will help them give a smooth and accurate introduction. Remember that the bio is the first thing that people know about you so pack it full of the most important things about yourself!
If you would like to know more about different formats of academic biography, read the next article in this series!
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In terms of bang for your buck, a biography research report packs a punch. It covers a wide range of standards-based skills, and it’s a meaningful student-centered project. Each step of the biographical writing process is outlined below, allowing you to make the most of every minute of instructional time.
Introduction
Kick off the assignment by breaking down the term biography. Lead students in a discussion about the word parts bio and graph. You can also take a moment to focus on the differences between a biography and an autobiography by discussing the meaning of the word part auto. Click here to read more about adding roots, prefixes, and suffixes to your curriculum.
Mentor Text
Start the biographical writing process by examining a mentor text. Mentor texts are pieces of writing that students can return to and reread for different purposes. They are texts that can be studied and imitated. To make sure you don’t overwhelm your students or bombard them with unnecessary information, select a short biographical excerpt (I use the John Muir chapter from Home of the Brave: An American History Book for Kids: 15 Immigrants Who Shaped US History ). After reading through the biographical excerpt together as a class, analyze the major components of a biography using discussion questions that you have prepared ahead of time. Focus your mentor text questions on content, structure, and connection. Three example questions are provided below.
Text Content: What details does the author provide to begin the biography?
Text Structure: How is the information in the text organized?
Text Connection: Which elements from this text would you like to include in your biography?
Biography Research Guide
Completing a biography research guide will help your students remain focused and on task. The format and structure of the research guide is based on the needs of your students. Hopefully, the items listed below will point you in the right direction.
Cover Page : It’s important to review the meaning of the term biography and require students to think critically about who they will research and why. Giving students room to pick the person they will research and write about is what makes this assignment student-centered. Even picking from a list of figures provides students with a sense of choice, helping them take ownership of their learning.
Things To Keep In Mind : Include a page that reviews important details and things to keep in mind during the research and writing process. You may also want to include space for students to record due dates.
Bibliography : A bibliography template with space to record source information is helpful for students to utilize while researching.
Research Template : Guide students through the research process with a comprehensive research template. In order to assist students in crafting a successful biography, include specific criteria for students to fill in while researching.
After completing the research portion of the project, your students will be prepared to start writing their biographies. Providing your students with a structured step-by-step outline will ensure that each paragraph of their biography is organized and focused.
Essay Template
An essay template is nice to have on hand for students that might be struggling with the writing process. It can also be used as a whole-class activity before independent writing begins. Modeling the writing process for students will ease the feelings of stress and provide your students with a roadmap for success. Observing others plays a vital role in how we acquire new knowledge and skills. When applied to this particular project, analyzing the mentor text and modeling the writing process are two ways in which observational learning can be applied.
“Observing others plays a vital role in how we acquire new knowledge and skills.” Albert Bandura, Social Learning Theory
Editing Checklist
An editing checklist is extremely helpful for peer or independent editing. Ideally, the checklist will include the assessment of essay content, structure, grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. The revising process is something that students will develop over time. Providing students with an editing checklist is a helpful learning scaffold until students feel comfortable revising their work independently.
Students need to start with the end in mind. Reviewing the rubric before starting the research and writing process gives students a clear understanding of the project expectations.
In addition to reinforcing research and writing skills, the biography project will provide your students with an opportunity to think critically about an influential figure and how they might apply some of the lessons learned to their own lives.
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How to Write an Academic Biography
Most early-career academicians and PhD students spend a lot of time in research. They are often engaged in submitting papers to journals and conferences and sometimes contributing articles and chapters, and publishing books. These generally require their core credentials to be presented in the form of a short academic biography. Such bios are also needed for posting on departmental or personal websites and social media platforms as well. Academic bios are crucial as they help to establish a researcher’s professional identity, facilitate networking and collaboration, and create opportunities for career advancement.
However, writing an academic bio is no easy task. In fact, most early career researchers find writing their academic autobiography more challenging than writing a complex research paper. Creating an academic bio requires researchers to introspect on their careers and present their achievements using a delicate balance between humility and self-promotion. Content also needs to be tailored depending on where the bio will be given. Moreover, maintaining the right mix of factual accuracy and engaging storytelling is essential and can be challenging. No wonder, then, that understanding the nuances involved in creating an impactful bio is a crucial skill that early career researchers must develop.
This article explores the intricacies of crafting an engaging academic autobiography, shares details on how to structure it, and outlines the key elements that it must include. It also offers some great tips that make the writing process easier.
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Academic biography: structure and essential elements
While there are different ways in which you can present your academic biography, there are two basic frameworks that are usually used –
Short academic bio
Written using 35-50 words, a brief biography is generally used for articles, books, and conferences. It should include the following key elements:
Write your full name so that the readers can identify you correctly.
Mention your professional position – it gives readers an introduction to what you do.
Share details of your academic associations, department, and institution
List details of your area of study, accomplishments, and published books.
Provide relevant contact information, such as social media handles, website details, or links to blogs, that can help those interested reach out to you when needed.
Long academic biography
More detailed than a short bio, this is useful for your department or personal website or for seminars where you are the main speaker. Generally, around 150–400 words, long bios include the following critical elements in addition to the core points provided in the short bio –
Recent or ongoing research projects
Anecdotes and pivotal developments that marked a turning point in your career
Significant publications and conference presentations
Research grants, academic awards, and honours received
An explanation of how your research is situated within the broader field of study and share your vision for contributing to the academic community or society at large
Acknowledgement of mentors who have guided and inspired your academic pursuits.
A mention of challenges encountered during your work and lessons learnt from them.
Basic guidelines
Purpose: understand the context and purpose for which you are preparing the bio. Is it for a journal, a conference, or a website?
Audience: who is going to read your bio? What would be the key aspects that you want people to know about your work? Considering these points will help highlight the relevant aspects of your academic career.
Narration: Always write in the third person.
Review: Periodical reviews are crucial to keep your academic bio updated.
Proofread: Check and edit your bio carefully to avoid errors in grammar and spelling.
What should you not do?
Avoid providing too many details or information as in a CV.
Refrain from sharing unnecessary personal information
Avoid generalizations and instead offer specific examples of work and experiences.
Maintain a professional tone and avoid using slang or colloquialisms
Avoid using humour in your biography.
Examples of Academic Biography
Let us look at some examples of a good and bad academic biography.
“Hi, my name is Simon. Born in Illinois, I was a University of Chicago alumnus before I moved to New York. There, I joined NYU and pursued research. Though this area of work was far different from what I pursued in my undergrad, which was a degree in life sciences, I am midway through my PhD course right now.”
This is an example of how an academic biography should not appear. It has a very casual ring to it while providing unnecessary details. On the other hand, this bio can be made more effective and impactful by writing it like this instead –
“Simon Parks is a professor of social sciences at New York State University. Having spent his early years in a household that had regular theological discussions, Simon developed a keen interest in the field of religion and its intersectionality with capitalist ideologies. His key areas of work and research focus on religion, political ideology, and democratization. He is presently pursuing his PhD degree building on his research work at the University.”
This version is more professional, to the point, and focuses only on what is required. When done well, an academic autobiography can be a valuable tool, providing valuable insights into the author’s interests and research.
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These titles are a few examples of many hundreds of biographical reference titles available for specific fields of study and subjects. A title search in our library catalog on the phrase "biographical dictionary of" yields over 350 items, for example.
BiografiA: Lexikon österreichischer Frauen Call Number: Olin Library Stacks HQ 1605 .A3 B56 2016 Wien: Böhlau Verlag, 2016. 4 volumes. Biographical dictionary of Austrian women. Also available online as open access (separate links for each online volume): Band 1: https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/32407 Band 2: https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/32406 Band 3: https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/32404 Band 4: https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/32405
The Biographical Dictionary of American Economists. New York: Oxford University Press, 2010. Online only . "...offers in-depth biographies of the most important economic figures in American history from the seventeenth century to the present day. All of the major schools of American economic thought are represented, from the Constitutional school to the Keynesian school, and the dictionary includes in-depth coverage of the many overlooked women who have influenced economic thought in America." [Publisher's description]
The Biographical Encyclopaedia of Islamic Philosophy. London: Thoemmes Continuum, 2006. Online and in print (Olin Library Reference B 741 .B56 2006) 2006 Choice Outstanding Academic Title "The notion of philosophy has been interpreted broadly to include a large number of intellectuals who were interested in conceptual issues that either directly relate to philosophy or form part of the background of Islamic philosophy as a whole. Included are details about the lives of significant legal thinkers, theologians, political thinkers and even geographers where their lives are relevant indicators of the progress of philosophy in the Islamic world." [Publisher's description]
Biographical Encyclopedia of Astronomers 2nd edition. New York: Springer, 2014. Online only . 2,357 online biographical articles on astronomers throughout history and worldwide.
Biographical Resources: An African and African Diaspora Approach A LibGuide created by Kofi Acree, Librarian at Cornell, for locating information about people of African descent. Includes online and print resources.
Biographical Resources: Women. The Biographical Sources section of the Feminism, Gender and Sexuality Studies Research Guide.
Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography. Detroit: Scribner, 2008. Lengthy, readable, and signed essays on the major scientists in world history. The standard biographical reference in the history of science. Merges entries from the Dictionary of Scientific Biography (18 volumes, 1970) and the New Dictionary of Scientific Biography (8 volumes, 2008).
Dictionary of African Biography. New York: Oxford University Press, 2011. Available online and in print (Africana Library Reference CT 1920 .D52 2012.and Library Annex). Edited by Emmanuel K. Akyeampong and Henry Louis Gates, Jr. "From the pharaohs to Frantz Fanon, Dictionary of African Biography provides a comprehensive overview of the lives of the men and women who shaped Africa’s history." [Publisher's description]
Dictionary of Caribbean and Afro–Latin American Biography. New York: Oxford University Press, 2016. Edited by Franklin W. Knight and Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Online only . "[A] comprehensive overview of the lives of Caribbeans and Afro-Latin Americans who are historically significant... covering the entire Caribbean, and the Afro-descended populations throughout Latin America, including people who spoke and wrote Creole, Dutch, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish." [Publisher's description]
Dictionary of Literary Biography Gale Group. The major online source of literary biography, these two databases include the content of the Dictionary of Literary Biography and Contemporary Authors .
A Dictionary of Political Biography. 2nd edition. Oxford University Press, 2013. 2nd edition: online only . Describes and assesses the lives of around 870 men and women who have shaped political events across the world. Each entry includes an account of the background, career, and achievements of the individual concerned, balancing fact with critical appraisal. The first edition (1998) is available in print (Library Annex D 412 .D53x 1998).
Oxford Art Online. Oxford, 2007- . Online The major online source of artists' biographies. The database has over 200,000 biographies of artists, architects, and designers, patrons, collectors, and dealers; writers and scholars; and the publishers and printers of art.
Oxford Music Online. Oxford, 2007- . Online . Over 57,000 online biographies for all manner of people involved in music, from choreographers and instrument makers to composers, arrangers, performers, critics, publishers, curators, collectors, audio engineers, scholars, educators, and more.
Répertoire international des médiévistes Call Number: Library Annex D 116.5 .R42 An international directory of medievalists. Library has 3rd-5th.eds. (1965-1979), 7th-8th eds. (1990-1995). Online version no longer available.
Biographies of Disciplines or Subjects, in print format only
Geographers: Biobibliographical Studies Mansell/Bloomsbury Academic, 1977 to date. Uris Library Stacks Oversize Z 6004 .B6 G34 This annual "biobibliography" consists of lengthy essays on a handful of deceased prominent geographers. Essays end with very substantial bibliographies and a chronology of the subject's work.
Kürschners deutscher Gelehrten-Kalender Online . Kürschners Deutscher Gelehrten-Kalender Online . Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler der Gegenwart / Kürschner's Almanac of German Scholars Online . Scientists of the Present. Available online: 1996 to date . Print volumes 1 - 16 (1925 -1992) are at Library Annex (Z 2230 .K952). Print volumes 18 to date (2001- ) are in the Uris Library Stacks (Z 2230 .K959), except, the latest print volume is shelved in Olin Library Reference. K. G. Saur. German-language biographical and bibliographical encyclopedia of scientists and scholars from the German-speaking part of Europe. [Wikipedia]
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Before you start your research, check the correct spelling of the person’s name.
While you research, keep in mind that all sources can contain bias; the best biographical information will be signed by an author and will provide bibliographic citations for source material. Research Questions:
What do you already know about the person?
How much information do you want to find about the person?
What is the person's profession or notoriety?
How well known is the person?
Is the person’s nationality, ethnic background, gender, or affiliation significant?
Is the person living or deceased?
What dates are significant for this person?
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Basic guidelines. What should you not do? Examples of Academic Biography. Academic biography: structure and essential elements. While there are different ways in which you can present your academic biography, there are two basic frameworks that are usually used –. Short academic bio.
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This guide combines online titles with the selected microform and print biography titles in the Olin and Africana reference collections. Online databases are available to Cornell users only. Biography is a branch of the study of history.
Biographical research - Wikipedia
Biographical research is a qualitative research approach aligned to the social interpretive paradigm of research. The biographical research is concerned with the reconstruction of life histories and the constitution of meaning based on biographical narratives and documents.
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These titles are a few examples of many hundreds of biographical reference titles available for specific fields of study and subjects. A title search in our library catalog on the phrase "biographical dictionary of" yields over 350 items, for example.
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Before you start your research, check the correct spelling of the person’s name. While you research, keep in mind that all sources can contain bias; the best biographical information will be signed by an author and will provide bibliographic citations for source material.
How to write your academic biography — Hamilton Editorial
An academic biography is a concise, informative paragraph that highlights your professional identity, research interests, and significant accomplishments. It's a crucial component of your academic presence, often required when proposing conference papers, contributing to edited collections, or publishing articles and books.
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Among the numerous forms of biographical research in education, five types are often noted: scholarly chronicles, intellectual biography, life history writing, memoir biography, and narrative biography.
Writing an academic bio is a skill you can pick up like any other, and this article will take you through the basics of what to include, what to leave out, and how to craft this tricky piece of your academic arsenal. Covering the Basics.
An academic biography is a concise description of a researcher and his career which is mostly used as an introduction to a conference or public event. This article discusses some important tips on writing an academic bio.
Plan a successful biography research and writing project with these seven components!
Basic guidelines. What should you not do? Examples of Academic Biography. Academic biography: structure and essential elements. While there are different ways in which you can present your academic biography, there are two basic frameworks that are usually used –. Short academic bio.
This guide combines online titles with the selected microform and print biography titles in the Olin and Africana reference collections. Online databases are available to Cornell users only. Biography is a branch of the study of history.
Biographical research is a qualitative research approach aligned to the social interpretive paradigm of research. The biographical research is concerned with the reconstruction of life histories and the constitution of meaning based on biographical narratives and documents.
These titles are a few examples of many hundreds of biographical reference titles available for specific fields of study and subjects. A title search in our library catalog on the phrase "biographical dictionary of" yields over 350 items, for example.
Before you start your research, check the correct spelling of the person’s name. While you research, keep in mind that all sources can contain bias; the best biographical information will be signed by an author and will provide bibliographic citations for source material.
An academic biography is a concise, informative paragraph that highlights your professional identity, research interests, and significant accomplishments. It's a crucial component of your academic presence, often required when proposing conference papers, contributing to edited collections, or publishing articles and books.