What is a portfolio?
A portfolio of writing assignments is your collection of work-in-process and final drafts, including any in-class writing, notes, etc..
The finished pieces in your portfolio should be suitable examples that demonstrate your business writing ability. The portfolio may also include samples of writing that could be used to convince a prospective employer that you have specific skills, such as sales writing or personal evaluation. All finished products should be well-organized, clearly written, grammatically correct, and appropriate for the particular audience.
Directions:
* You will organize and maintain all writing projects for this course in your portfolio. [The portfolio itself can be any folder with pockets or sections.]
* You will use a checklist to organize the material, which you should attach to the inside cover of your portfolio.
* Periodic, short conferences over the course of the semester with your instructor will provide a forum for feedback on your portfolio (note that there are two scheduled, at mid-term and at the end of the semester; but instructors may announce quick "spot-checks" at any time. You may also schedule additional portfolio reviews with your instructor).
* You may be asked to write a memo at the end of the semester about your own writing and speaking goals, whether you feel you have met these goals, and what your goals are for improving your communication skills.
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