Guidelines for Making the Autobiography

Computerized
Short bond paper (8.5 x 11 in.)
Margins: 1 in. on all sides
Font style: Arial
Font size: 12
Single space
Every chapter should be written in paragraph form, NOT BULLETED
At least two pictures per chapter should be shown
No original copies of pictures, pictures will be scanned
Stapled, NO FOLDER

I.

My Family Background
The name of your Father and Mother
Brief description of how they met
Date of marriage
Number of siblings
Position among the siblings
Description, age, educational background of the siblings
You may describe your prenatal stage (e.g. complications encountered by your mother
while having her pregnancy or delivery, pre-term delivery)

II.

My Newborn and Infancy Stage

Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Health problems in newborn
Birthweight in Kg. and height in Cm.

III.
My Babyhood Stage
Describe your overall mood/personality during infancy as reported by your primary
caregiver
Describe the physical and social (family) environment during your babyhood stage
State the approximate age you learned how to walk alone
State the approximate age you learned how to stand alone
State the approximate age you learned to say your first word
IV.
My Early Childhood Stage
Describe your physical and social environment (playmates, family) during your early
childhood stage
Describe your preschool years (state the name of your school, describe your
performance)
Describe a memorable experience/experiences
V.

My Late Childhood Stage

Describe your physical and social environment (neighborhood playmates, school friends,
family) during your early childhood stage
How do you see your parents treat you?
Who are the other members of the family who support you?
You may describe your childhood best friend. State the reason for choice
Describe your elementary school years (state the name of your school, describe your
performance, who helps in school assignments, study habits)
What is your favorite subject in school? State the reason for choice.
What is the most difficult subject for you? State the reason.
What is your least liked subject? State the reason for dislike.
Who is your favorite teacher? State the reason for liking?
Leisure time activity/hobby/interest. What are the kinds of play you usually enjoy?
Favorite sport
What is your ambition?
Describe a memorable experience/experiences

VI.
Puberty
What are the effects of changes in your body (view of oneself, how you relate with
others)
VII.
Adolescent stage
Describe your high school and college years (state the name of your school, describe
your performance, describe your adjustment period as a first year college)
Why did you choose your course?
Describe your friends (what are their traits, why you chose them, what are your common
interest)
As an adolescent had you already found your identity? If no, explain, if yes, explain your
identity.
Describe a memorable experience/experiences