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I’ve had a really hard time writing this last week. At least, anything that would be something good for this space. I did splice together a very bizarre introduction to my portfolio and gave it out to two of my three committee members. I felt it necessary to let them know that the end product will not be as direly cynical as what I gave them. They want me to connect the dots of this brief education; they want me to claim I have mastery in this area - but…I will not lie about that. That said, I will reflect. That is what I have done these last two years. From the guide on how to do our portfolios:
The portfolio is meant to demonstrate that you have strong writing skills and that you can use your studies–both theoretical and applied–in the writing and design of various documents. A portfolio also provides writing samples for use in applying for jobs or for Ph.D. programs.
I have a resume for that and just to think of going to school four more years brings out the heebie jeebies in me. So how am I supposed to do this?
Provide an introduction to yourself as a writer, the influences on the pieces you have chosen to present, and some indication of the theory and research that shapes your work.
