The purpose of this assignment is to present your writing work in a professional portfolio. You can download a PDF copy of the Unit Assignment if that is easier for you.
Task
For this assignment, you will compile the materials from your work in WRTG 394 into a professional portfolio suitable for highlighting your writing skills to potential employers.
Length: The length varies, depending on the materials included from your work in WRTG 394:
Biography–Assignment is 250 words long.
Project Proposal–Assignment is 800 words long-write and includes an additional 50-100 words talking about the process of writing it.
Request for Informational Interview Email–Assignment is 300-400 words long and includes an additional 50-100 words about the process of writing it.
Professional/Business Report–Assignment is 1,500-2,000 words long and includes an additional 50-100 words about the process of writing it.
Reflection–Assignment is 250 words long.
Format: Please adhere to APA guidelines for formatting the document.
Title page
12-point font
Bold-face type in the headings
1- and 1/2-inch margins
Use the portfolio template below to organize your work.
Template for Portfolio Assignment:
Utilize the template below to organize your portfolio. Include copies of your assignments, comments on the assignment, and the reflection assignment (instructions below) to craft a portfolio highlighting your critical thinking and achievements in WRTG 394. You may include graphics as appropriate. Visual elements may include bullet points, fonts, boxes, and images. Please see the links to sample portfolios at the end of the assignment descriiption.
Title Page
Biography: Provide information about yourself as a learner/working professional. Include any professional achievements you wish to share.
Background: Introduce each copy of your WRTG 394 assignments.
Project Proposal Final Draft: Provide a 50–100-word paragraph commenting on writing the project proposal.
Request for Informational Interview Final Draft: Provide a 50–100-word paragraph commenting on writing the request for an informational interview email.
Professional/Business Report Final Draft: Provide a 50–100-word paragraph commenting on drafting the professional/business report.
Link to the PowerPoint Presentation (optional): Include a hyperlink to your project PowerPoint presentation.
Course Reflection:
Overview: Reflect on your experience in the course using the following prompts as a guide. Write a 250-word reflection in a narrative format without headings or bullets.
Starting Point vs. Current Status: Compare your initial position, as expressed in the Week 1 discussion post, with your current position after completing the course.
Effective Writing Process: Describe the writing process you find most effective for your writing practice and how it can be applied to workplace communication.
Feedback Evaluation: Evaluate the feedback received during the term. Identify the most and least helpful feedback for revising your drafts, and discuss your approach to giving feedback in a professional setting.
Questions to ask yourself before submitting your portfolio:
Does your biography include details relevant to your professional work or aspirations?
Do the visual elements of your portfolio add meaning to your content? Visual elements could include boxes, icons, buttons, and images.
Do the visual and written elements of your portfolio illustrate or provide evidence of your skills, experiences, and knowledge?
Are your fonts, colors, and other design choices consistent across pages?
Do your chosen assignments provide evidence of your skills, experiences, and knowledge?
Does your reflective writing explain the significance of your artifacts?
Does your reflective writing make connections and demonstrate critical thinking?
Is your reflective writing correct and error-free?