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Biography
A biography is a detailed account or description of someone’s life. It is more than a list of impersonal facts; it portrays the subject’s experience of those events and presents the subject’s story as well as emphasizes several aspects of life.
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What is the meaning of he can kick tail in gymnastics?
Generally, kicking tail is a nice way of saying "kicking a@#", which now usually means, something to the effect of, dominating the competition or owning that certain area.
How do you write a self biography?
That would be an autobiography. When you write autobiography, you can make your own rules. Your life story is your own; write it whatever way makes sense to you.
If it's for a personal statement for a college application (as the question category suggests), probably with a word limit, one good idea is to find a theme or pattern that you can use to organize it. For instance, one applicant who was interested in social work wrote about how community service had always been a part of his life because his parents were activists; he used this thread to relate incidents from his life. It was no accident that it tied into his stated interest in furthering his education.
Another applicant was heading for a psychology degree. She wrote about how people had helped her at key points in her life and how this experience had shaped her interest in her future study.
The key is selectivity. You can't tell everything. Along with basic facts, you want to pick out some things that paint a picture of you with some depth and dimensions and show you as an attractive candidate for admission. Choosing some theme or thread that runs through your life can help you tell the story without trying to cram in a record of everything you ever did.
I agree an autobiography may be written in any style the writer chooses and doesn't necessarily have to follow a strict chronological standard. It is the writer's expression of his or her perception of their life and how they experienced it.
I don't agree with the seeming cool detachment applied to an autobiographies description as stated above. It is referred to as a tool used to further an education or a career (Although they may well lend to both positively). Writing an autobiography necessarily involves studying the life you have lived and trying to capture it as it was affected at various times of your life. If you can capture perceptions you had as a child and compare them to ones you had as a teen, then as young adults and then as middle age and on, a pattern will emerge enabling the audience can "see" how you changed over time. With clear descriptions of your life experiences and circumstances, why your perceptions evolved as they did.
Since not all people writing autobiographies aren't celebrities or well known people, having a strong purpose for writing your story is helpful. Who is your audience? What are you trying to share and why? An autobiography can be used to inspire, teach, cause laughter or or describe dark, melodramatic events. What does the writer hope his/her audience will gain from the description of their life?
If you don't consider yourself, your life and life changes with an eye on responsibility to delivering something of interest or value to the reading audience, you are writing a journal's description of yourself and your life. This is absolutely a valuable piece of work. The art of knowing your self is challenging and provides clarity of vision you may not attain other wise. In this case the writing helps the writer.
What is the biography of Cecilio Putong?
DR. CECILIO K. PUTONG
DATE/PLACE OF BIRTH: February 1, 1891/ Tagbilaran, Bohol
DATE/PLACE OF DEATH: January 26, 1980/ GSIS Hospital, Quezon City
SPOUSE: FELICIDAD BAUTISTA-PUTONG, Registered Nurse also of Tagbilaran, Bohol (died on May 22, 1961)
CHILDREN:
1. Dr. Cecilio B. Putong, Jr.(Deceased)
M.D. (UP'47); Cardiologist
2. Dr. Paul B. Putong (Deceased)
M.D. (UP'49);MS; Diplomate in Pathology
3. Orlando B. Putong (Deceased)
Bachelor of Literature(Ateneo de Manila '52)
4. Atty. Romeo B. Putong (Deceased)
Ll. B. and MBA (UP'52 & '64)
5. Pacita B. Putong-Sison
A.B., cum laude;
BSE, cum laude (UP '54 & '55)
Bach.of Bus.Mgmt.;
MBA (Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila,'75 &'77)
PARENTS:
Apolinario Putong and Gregoria Kapirig, both of Tagbilaran, Bohol
His father was an asst. band conductor and his mother was a housewife who, upon the death of her husband at an early age, had to be a vendor to raise two children, Cirilo and Cecilio.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Early Education: Dr. Putong studied in the Tagbilaran Spanish Public School and the Tagbilaran School later established by the first American teachers in the Philippines (called Thomasites). After passing corresponding examinations, he obtained the primary course in March, 1906 and the intermediate course certificate in June, 1906.
As a Gov't. Pensionado: Diploma for Normal Course (Phil. Normal School, Manila, 1908-1912, graduating as Class Valedictorian)
Three degrees obtained in the USA as gov't. pensionado:
BSE - Western Illinois State Teachers College, 1920
M. A. - Columbia University, NYC, 1921
Ph.D. - University of Chicago, Illinois, 1937
Intelligence Quotient: 138 (Very Superior Adult) (Otis Intelligence Scale Test)
CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITIES: Junior Teacher(1910) Senior Teacher (1914) Superintendent of Schools (1922)
WRITING EXPERIENCE:
First Prize, Composition Writing Contest on "The Province of Bohol" held on Nov. 28, 1904 (prize of P5 from Judge Charles Buritt and P2 from Bohol Governor Salustiano Borja)
First Prize, Folklore Writing Contest conducted by the Philippine Education Company in 1910 (prize: any course offered by the Int'l. Correspondence School based in USA)
Editor,"Visayan Planters", UP College of Agriculture, 1915
Editor,"Western Courier", Western Illinois State Teachers College, 1919
Author, "Bohol and Its People" (Manila, 1965)
Co-Author with Lydia Abad-Santos, "Phil. Community Life for First Year High School"(G. Miranda & Sons, 1963)
Co-Author with C. de la Pena and I. Fajardo, "Livingin Our Country, Grade 5" and "Living in Our World, Grade 6"(Bookman,Inc., 1964 & 1968)
Editorials in the "Filipino Teacher"(1956-1961)
Writer of various articles and speeches on education, boy scout movement, and related topics
GOVERNMENT SERVICE (From Classroom Teacher to Secretary of Education)
1904-06 Municipal Teacher in Tagbilaran, Bohol at age 13, with monthly salary of P10 and later raised to P15
1906-07 Teacher in Tagbilaran (a.m.) and in Baclayon (p.m.), making the trips on horseback (P360 p.a.)
1907-08 Principal of Baclayon Central School (P300 p.a.)
1908-12 Gov't. pensionado at the Philippine Normal School, Manila, graduating with a normal course diploma as Class Valedictorian
Passed the 1910 Junior Teachers civil service examination
1912-14 Principal of Dimiao Intermediate School, Bohol(P600 to P720 p.a.)
1914-15 Resigned to work at the UP College of Agriculture as student assistant in Botany, with the privilege of studying there; but he returned to Bohol after a year due to a malaria attack
1915-17 Passed the 1914 Senior Teacher civil service examination; was reinstated in the Bureau of Education and assigned as Teacher in the Bohol High School(English Composition and Biology), aside from basketball coaching, schoolground improvement and chorus training as his extracurricular duties (P960 to P1200 p.a.)
1917-18 Resigned ton work as Clerk(Examiner) at the Bureau of Civil Service, Manila (P960 to P1020 p.a.); after office hours,he was a freshman at the UP College of Law where he was elected class president
1918-21 Resigned to accept the offer of Bureau of Education Director W.W. Marquardt to study as a government pensionado in the USA, where he finished his BSE and MA degrees in 1920 and 1921, respectively
1921-22 Assigned by the Bureau of Education as Academic Supervisor in the province of Iloilo (P 2200 p.a.)
1922-24 High School Principal in the provinces of Abra and La Union (P 3000 to P 3600)
Passed the 1922 Superintendent of Schools civil service examination
1924-26 Appointed as Superintendent of Schools in the province of Romblon (P 4000 p.a.)
1926-27 Superintendent of Schools in the province of Abra (P 4200 to P 4500 p.a.)
1927-29 Sent to the USA again as gov't. pensionado for his PH.D. studies at the University of Chicago; completed the academic requirements and passed the oral examinations; returned to the Philippines to resume his job and to write his dissertation
1929-30 Superintendent of Schools in the province of Leyte (P 4500 p.a.)
1930-32 Superintendent of Schools in the province of Agusan (P 4500 to P4675 p.a.)
1932-38 Chief of the Curriculum Dept., Academic Division in the Bureau of Education and assigned on two occasions concurrently as division superintendent in the provinces of Tarlac and Pangasinan
Was awarded his Ph.D. degree(in absentia) by the University of Chicago on December 2l, 1937
1938-45 Appointed by President Manuel L. Quezon as Superintendent of Schools in the City of Manila (P5520 to P 6000 p.a.);
During the Japanese Occupation, he occupied the same position, (at a reduced salary of P3120 p.a.) from January 23, 1942 until he and his family had to evacuate to the province of Bulacan due to the Battle of Manila (between the Japanese and American armed forces in 1944-45)
1945-46 Reinstated as Superintendent of Schools in the then Department Of Instruction and Information (P 5100 p.a. and restored to P 6000 effective June 1, 1945)
1946-48 Chief of Elementary Education in the aforementioned Department (P 6000 p.a.)
1948-49 Assistant Director of Public Schools (P 6000 p.a.)
1949-51 Director of Public Schools in the Department of Education (P 7200 p.a.)
1951-52 Undersecretary of Education (P 9000 p.a.)
1952-53 Secretary of Education (P 12000 p.a.) during President Elpidio Quirino's term until retirement
OTHER IMPORTANT POSITIONS HELD
National Executive Board Member, Boy Scoutsof the Philippines (1932
to l954) and Chairman of its Editorial Board
Philippine Delegate to the Pan Pacific New Education Conference in Tokyo, Japan (1935)
UNESCO Fellow (April 29to May 22, 1950), observing educational practices and trends in Europe, Mexico and the USA
Philippine Delegate to the Fifth UNESCO Conference in Florence, Italy (May 1950)
Chairman, UP Board of Regents;Chairman, Philippine Normal College
Board of Trustees; Chairman, Central Luzon Agricultural College Board of Trustees (1952-53)
Philippine Representative to the l6th NT'l. Conference on Public Education in Geneva, Switzerland, co-sponsored by the UNESCO and the Int'l. Bureau of Eduction (1953), followed by a visit to universities in Belgium, England, the Netherlands and the USA, the Ministries of Education in France and Norway, and the UNESCO Office in Paris
Philippine Delegate to the Asamblea de Universidades Hispanicas in Madrid, Spain (Sept. 30-Oct. 17, 1953) and Phil. reprsentative to the 7th Centennial of the Universidad de Salamanca, Spain (Oct., 1953)
Vice-President, Francisco College, Manila (1954-62)
Editor, "Filipino Teacher" (1956-61)
President, UNESCO Fellows Association of the Philippines (1953)
President, University of Chicago Alumni Association, Phils. (1959)
Vice-President for Private Schools, Phlippine Association for Curriculum
Development (1960-61)
Consultant on Academic Status at a Meeting of Experts held in New Delhi, India (May 30 to June 5, 1963), discussing"The Status of Teachers in Asia", sponsored by the World Confederation of Organizations of the Teaching Profession
Former Professorial Lecturer, UP Graduate School of Education
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Rizal "Pro Patria" Award for Education in Nationalism- given by President Carlos P. Garcia during the first centenary of Dr. Jose Rizal's birthday (June 19, 1961)
Bestowed the honorary degree of Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa,
by the University of Bohol (May 15, 1975)
Citation as Outstanding Alumnus of the Philippine Normal College
(formerly Phil. Normal School) during its Golden Jubilee (Sept.2,1951)
Citation for Faithful and Inspired Service to the Philippine Educational
System from Classroom Teacher to Undersecretary of Education ---given during its Golden Jubilee on December 16, 1951
Award for Distinguished Service to the Philippine School System --- given by the Philippine Association of School Superintendents in 1956
Bronze USA, Silver USA and Bronze Tamaraw (various Dates); Silver
Tamaraw(1954); Gold Medal of Merit (1958); Special Plaque for Distinguished Service (1960); and Certificate of Recognition (1961)--- all from the Boy Scouts of the Philippines
Certificate of Appreciation---from the Jose Rizal National Centennial
Commission (1961)
Citation for Services Rendered as Ex-Chairman of the Board of Regents ---given by the University of the Philippines (1963)
Award of Merit for Outstanding Service in the field of Education ---given by the Bohol Association, Inc. in Manila (1959)
Citation as Educator of the Year ---given by the Lions Club of Tagbilaran
Note: A few years ago, the Bohol National High School was renamed Dr. Cecilio Putong High School by virtue of a law sponsored by then Congressman Isidro Zarraga, Jr. of Bohol, amidst a controversy in that province where many were not aware of the accomplishments of Dr. Putong----the poor Boholano who, though orphaned at an early age,succeeded in obtaining a good education with the help of his American mentors who recognized his intellectual ability & strong determination to rise above his humble beginnings.
This self-made man made his dream a reality: he actually rose
from the lowest rank(Classroom teacher) to the pinnacle(Secretary of
Education) of his chosen career.
Those whose lives he touched remember him as a soft-spoken, mild-mannered, clean-living and humble man who dedicated his life to help in the development of the Philippine educational system.
He died a poor man because he did not enrich himself while holding public office.
What is the biography of edie sedgwick?
edie sedgwick was a born Edith sedgwick into a wealthy family, but also one of great chaos. when she moved to New York, she was introduced to the ever so popular Andy warhol, a rising popartist of the 1960s, creating beauty from everyday objects. edie is known for her iconic style. she was a dancer. she would go to her jazz ballet classes with black leotards and when she went out on the street, to and from class she would simply throw a coat on over her. vogue photographers captured pictures of edie dressed this way and used her to create a trend. she would spend hours applying makeup. however, it wasn't just your average revlon nor covergirl, but watercolors for more vibrant colors with deeper pigments. her hair she dyed blonde and silver and cut short, compared to her natural brunette. she would wear oversized earrings with mod dresses as well. it's been said that her and bob Dylan had an affair, but there isn't any hard evidence leading to this. on the other hand, some of Dylan's songs are said to be written about edie. for example, the song "like a rolling stone". edie was also a drug abuser, experimenting with pills along with countless other things, often combining them with alcohol. infact, that is how she died. a drug overdose. edie was a woman of fresh and exciting ideas who took on the world by storm and left behind the title "girl on fire".
What is a biography of Resil B Mojares?
Resil B. Mojares has a Ph.D. in Literature from the University of the Philippines. Except for brief stints in universities in the U.S. and Japan, he has always been with the faculty of the University of San Carlos (Cebu City), where he was founding director (1975-96) of the Cebuano Studies Center, a pioneering local studies center in the Philippines.
He has authored books in Philippine history, literature, and politics, the most recent of which is WAITING FOR MARIANG MAKILING: ESSAYS IN PHILIPPINE CULTURAL HISTORY (2002). His current project looks at the emergence of the modern disciplines in the Philippines through the careers of three Filipino intellectuals (Pedro Paterno, T.H. Pardo de Tavera, Isabelo de los Reyes), whose writings span the years 1876-1933 in fields like history, anthropology, linguistics, and sociology.
In the book "Sarah Bishop" by Scott O'Dell, you can find a quotation from Sarah herself in Chapter 3 where she says, "I'll make my way, Peter taught me how." This line showcases Sarah's determined and self-reliant nature. Additionally, in Chapter 1, the narrator describes Sarah as "like the wilderness" which reflects her independent and resilient character.
How would a minister go about writing their biography?
The most value I've seen in autobiographies comes from the person telling how they learned and what they learned from personal experience. There will be much value to those who can relate to your experiences. Today there are many ways to self publish and you can offer your books at speaking engagements. One suggestion to publicize would be to offer excerpts to magazine publishers, like Guidepost.
Where can you find a biography of Merrily P. Hansen?
Biographies of Merrily P. Hansen may be found in libraries, online bookstores, or on websites dedicated to showcasing biographies of notable individuals. Additionally, it is possible to find information about her professional background on industry-specific websites or through relevant publications.
What is the biography of Ronald Reagan?
A written account of Ronald Reagan's life events, including most or all of the salient points, written by someone other than Reagan. The two possible forms of the biography of Ronald Reagan are the 'authorized' and the 'unauthorized'. An 'authorized' biography is usually favorable to the subject by avoiding or downplaying bad incidents. An unauthorized biography is usually written for the purpose of tarnishing the reputation of the subject under the guise of elucidation of the events in the subject's life.
What is Sharon G Flake's biography that talks about her life?
Sharon G. Flake is an African American author who grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She began her career working with children in a foster care agency before turning to writing full-time. Flake is known for her realistic young adult novels that often address themes of race, family, and identity.
Shelia Graham was born and lived in London, England until a few years after she married her first husband, Johnny,when she left for New York City. She started her journalism career in NYC. She also lived in Hollywood, California. Later in life she bounced between California, New England and NYC several times. She liked the East Coast because her children attended boarding school there but she did not like the cold winters. She loved the climate in Hollywood and the Spanish-style homes. She travelled throughout Europe quite extensively and went back to England quite a bit as her children's father, her third and last husband, Trevor Westbrook lived there.
What is the history of Robin Lee Graham?
Robin Lee Graham set out to sail around the world alone at the age of 16, in 1965. Graham wrote a book about his trip titled "Dove", published in 1972. See the related link for more detailed information about his trip.
What happened to Robin Lee Graham the subject and author of Dove in the years from l982 to present?
Robin and patti Graham live in Montana, where they moved 35 years ago after leaving LA following his historic journey. They have two children, Quimby and Benjamin, who are married. Quimby and her husband have twins. Robin and Patti own a construction business and conti nue to be a beacon of hope and courage for young people (and older folks) who have read about their incredible journey. They are well, happy but no longer have a interest in sailing...the mountains have been their home for many years. They are Christians and have served internationally on occasions. You can understand that from reading DOVE and Home is the Sailor. Robin is 58 years old (in 2008). Posted by Dick Stafford In his second book, "Home Is The Sailor" he commented that he might buy a sailboat and do some kind of disadvantaged youth sailing program. I have googled him from time-to-time, but nothing current pops up.
Did George Washington like being president?
No
can only answer this question with an oppinion nobody really knows but he did give us the white house starting with just a stone cornor peice so if you think of all the great things he did for our country it makes you wonder he must have liked being president somewhat to do all the great things he did....................... and you spelled george wrong
Philo Farnsworth was an American inventor and television pioneer who is credited with inventing the first fully-functional all-electronic television system. He developed this technology in the 1920s and 1930s, which revolutionized the way we receive and consume visual information through television broadcasting.
A social biography is a single, life story that is written by more than one author, and in which the collaborating authors are socially engaged. To be socially engaged, an author must feel a personal connection with the other authors.
The relationship between the authors and the subject can be direct, for example friends and family, or the authors can be socially connected through mutual interest. An example of this is a group of people who connect in order to write a life story about Bethoven, or some other subject of common interest. There is no need or requirement for the authors to know each other personally--what is truly important is that they feel socially connected as a result of their mutual participation and interest in the life story. As such, the story itself becomes more interesting because the social interaction among the authors naturally adjusts and tempers how each author recounts the past.
A social biography differs from a journal and a blog in that the latter places more value on the date in which content is published, than on the date of the experience. This of course, is because blogs and journals often capture the here-and-now, in addition to speculating the future. For this reason, their content is normally organized and explored by date published, with the most recently published entries listed first. In some cases, the content is loosely organized by keywords.
In a biography, it's much more important to know when, within the context of a persons life an experience occured. For example, when the subject won their first kick boxing trophy is more interesting and important than when the story was written. Because of this, a biography requires more information about the subject's life, and a reader should be able to explore the subject's life using a variety of methods.
When an individual is writing an autobiography, their story becomes a social biography if friends and family contribute to the story in a meaningful way. By retelling stories from the past with contributions from others who were there, the individual and their friends may develop a stronger social connection; and of course, new connections (virtual or physical) may be formed as a result of a common friend.
Contemporary social biographies are created using web applications that tap into social connections, and simplify the creation of distributed content. Deriving from the success of blogging services and family web sites, social biography services are a relatively new breed of software (as of this posting date). Whereas writing a biography was once done in solitude, social biographies allow authors to reminisce with their social network so the process is open, fun, and interesting.
One social biography service is www.Familyware.com, a service that emphasizes collaboration, privacy, and creating biographies as a series of short, easy to read and write entries.
Is their a biography on Francesca Golightly?
There are no publicly known biographies specifically about Francesca Golightly. It is possible that she may be a private individual or a fictional character.
Why is life miserable for a person and hilarious for another person?
The perception of life being miserable or hilarious varies from person to person due to differences in temperament, experiences, and coping mechanisms. Factors such as mindset, upbringing, mental health, and external circumstances can influence how individuals perceive and react to life's challenges and humor.
Where can you find a biography of Thomas Jefferson?
Biographies of Thomas Jefferson can be found in libraries, bookstores, online retailers like Amazon, and through digital platforms such as Google Books or Project Gutenberg. They may also be available through academic institutions or historical societies.
Why English's is chosen as International Language?
English is chosen as an international language due to historical factors, such as British colonization and the spread of American culture. It is widely spoken in many countries, making it a practical choice for communication between people from different linguistic backgrounds. Additionally, English is used in international business, academia, and diplomacy, further solidifying its status as a global language.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning book Profiles in Courage was written by President?
John F. Kennedy won the Pulitzer Prize for Profiles in Courage in 1957.
