This contains the final portfolio writings for Sara Cauvin on the subject of writing in the professions:
Final Reflective Essay:
When reflecting back on this class over the past quarter, I am must start by saying I thoroughly regret that this was the particular quarter that I choose to take this class in. With graduation approaching, little time to devote to school, and a general lack of structure to my quarter, I feel that I wasn't able to give this class the time and attention that I believe it deserved.
This is the type of class that under other circumstances I would have thrown myself and my time into wholeheartedly. However due to the nature of the quarter, I was just unable to live up to my standard school performance that I have exhibited in the past. That being said, what we did learn and work on during the quarter I felt will be an extremely effective tool to helping me as I move on into the professional writing world. I now have a better understanding of the types of writing that I can expect to see when entering the work force, and I have a more open, and complex view on the possibilities that I have to change these documents. I feel that I might have been at a disadvantage in the workforce if I had not been exposed to some of the ideas we have discussed in this class.
On a personal reflection, I will admit that I do feel my work has been below par. I have unfortunately not put the effort into my work that I expect of myself, and I know for that my grade will suffer. However I do feel that I have done enough work to justify at least a passing grade in this class. Even if it is only just that. I did my best to come to each and every class, to do all of the readings even if I would forget to post my thoughts in the blog, and to be an active voice in the group discussion. While I obviously do not deserve an A, I do feel that I have done enough to at least pass.
My only regret is that I did not take this class earlier in my academic career. I feel that it would have been beneficial to other classes that I have previously taken, as well as would have given me more of a chance to focus my efforts during a quarter that was less hectic. But overall I am happy to have been a part of the discourse of our class, and look forward to taking what I have learned and it applying it to any job I hope to find now that I am graduating.
-Sara.
*All documents are the edited versions of the assignments*
Publishing Cover Letter
Publishing Resume
Writing in the Genre
Professional Writing Guide Proposal and Annotated Biblio:
Professional Writing Guide:
