Additional Labor Writing Portfolio
Additional Labor Writing Portfolio
Assignment Instructions: Please see attached current assignment and past assignments to complete this assignment. Each paper has remarks for the professor
WRTG 394 Unit 8 Assignment: Additional Labor Writing
Purpose
The final assignment in WRTG 394 is a writing portfolio. Earning the grade of “A” requires the
completion of the writing portfolio and all assignments and revisions.
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 800 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 description.
• 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:
o 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.
o 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.
o Effective Writing Process: Describe the writing process you find most effective
for your writing practice and how it can be applied to workplace communication.
o 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?
Grading Requirements:
1. The portfolio presents the student work from the course following the assignment directions: The student follows the assignment directions.
2. The student critically reflects on the course work: The student critically reflects on each of their submissions following the description of the assignment.
3. The student provides a final reflection that sums up the work for a professional audience: The student submits a final reflection that presents his/her/their work for a professional audience.
4. The portfolio is visually appealing with professional layout: The portfolio is presented with visual appeal. It is organized and formatted appropriately for the professional audience.
Paper Format: APA
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