how to write a profile - new version (1).ppt

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An Academic Profile is a genre thataims to show, in your academicenvironment, a little bit of who youare. The text must have a minimumof 10 and a maximum of 15 lines,

and be sent to the Sigaa as anattachment (.doc).



Observe that you should use properlanguage, i.e., clear and objectiveEnglish, while respecting grammaraccuracy. Nevertheless, you don’t

have to be too formal; simply try touse neutral, standard language andNEVER be offensive towards otherpeople’s ideologies or use vulgar

language.



Your personal profile should be

composed of four topics, each oneorganized in one paragraph:

1. Personal identification;

2. Personality traits, habits andpreferences;3. Educational and academic

background;4. Professional experience and

perspectives.



1) Personal identification: name, age, placeof birth, who you live with.

Example 1) My name is Paulo Medeiros, I am18 years old and I come from Mossoró, RN.

Since I moved to Natal, I’ve lived with aflatmate.

Example 2) I am Larissa Santos, I am 17 and I

was born in Natal, RN. I live with my motherand a sister.

Important: Do NOT use greetings (Hi! Hello!

etc).



2) Some (brief) information about yourpersonality (one or two positive points, and

one negative aspect) and your preferences(in sports, music, entertainment, food etc.).

Notice that, because you’ll be talking abouthabits, the verbs must be in the SimplePresent Tense. Also, try not to generalize(e.g., “I like music”), because it will not giveyour reader an idea of your preferences.Instead, give examples.



Examples:

2.1 - I am introvert (extrovert) /communicative (shy) / friendly /generous / optimistic / cheerful /sensitive / thoughtful) …,but sometimes I can be a bit / a

little (unfriendly / selfish / mean /pessimistic / bad-tempered /insensitive …)



2.2 - In my free time I like to...

...read

…biographies / …literature books / …books

about (science / psychology / religion /philosophy / music …) / …books by CarlSagan (by Jorge Amado / by José Saramago /by George R. R. Martin)

I also like to … ...watch TV series (like Big Bang Theory /

Friends);



… surf the Internet, especially on sites like(Facebook / Mercado Livre / Folha.com);

...go to church – by the way, I’m spiritualist /a catholic / a protestant (or: I am an atheist).

...listen to music, especially (Heavy Metal /The Beatles / MPB / classical music / forró);

… go out with friends (to a bar / to a disco /to a restaurant). We usually go to Pepper’s

Hall / Whiscritório / Camarões;



… go to the cinema. My favorite kinds offilms are comedies and documentaries /

action movies / adventures / dramas. / Myfavorite actor is Anthony Hopkins / My

favorite actress is Meryl Streep;

… go to the gym / play football (volleyball,

basketball…) / go cycling / go swimming / do jiu-jitsu / do karate;



I enjoy Chinese food, especiallyYakisoba. / I enjoy food from Bahia,

especially “ acarajé ”. / I like foodfrom Minas Gerais, especially

“feijão tropeiro ”. / I like American

food, especially hamburger, friesand Coke.



3) Educational background

Say where you studied, and if you did anyspecial courses (languages, InformationTechnology etc.). Don’t forget to mention thereasons why you chose to attend theBachelor’s Course in Science and Technology.Remember that, unlike the topic on personalhabits and preferences (in which you used

verbs in the Simple Present), now you shoulduse verbs in the Simple Past Tense (unlessyou’re still attending these courses / doing

these activities).



Example 1

I studied at E. E. Guimarães Rosa in Caicófrom 2009 to 2011. In 2012 I did Vestibularfor Science in Technology at UFRN. I chosethis course because I always liked computersand because the market is promising forprofessionals from the S&T field. Besides the

BCT, I am currently studying English atSENAC.



Example 2

I studied at IFRN in Natal from 2010 to2012, where I majored in FoodTechnology. In 2013 I entered theBachelor in Science and Technologyundergraduate course at UFRN. I chosethis course because I have always had away with numbers.



4) Professional experience / Perspectives Example 1

After I finish the BCT, I intend to follow OilEngineering as a subsequent course. I have

never worked, but in the future / In the longrun I wish to become a civil servant in a big

company.Example 2

Since 2012 I have worked as an intern at a cardealership. After finishing the BCT, I intend to

study Mechanical Engineering.



As you write your profile, remember to:

1. Write short, clear sentences;

2. Use connectives whenever possible;

3. Keep a balance between the differenttopics covered (for example, even you reallylike music, avoid talking too much about it);



4. Keep in mind the kind of public image you

want to convey. Therefore, it is important tochoose a suitable picture of yourself.

5. Search the Internet for difficultvocabulary (for example, how to say

“Pretendo estudar para passar em umconcurso público”).



In case you need help, don’thesitate to ask.

The PLE3 monitors will be at room45 to help you (check out their

availability on the door).

GOOD LUCK!

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