Notes from the example portfolio shown in class: Not a five paragraph essay for the introduction Rather, the student wrote a less academic, more unorthodox introductory essay Avoided using links; she embedded her documents Each document was followed by thorough analysis For the introductory video, she had a flyer explaining how it connected to the … Continue reading “Analyzing the Optimal ePortfolio”
Excerpts of your work is better than complete copies of your work Embed introductory video somewhere in the portfolio Offer asset attribution Audience is Dr. A and other LMC professors Be aware of your audience when introducing information Make your audience do less since they will be grading an enormous number of portfolios Use first … Continue reading “Portfolio Notes & Practice”
Ethan Cole Matt Elie + Bryan
Important Factors: Questions: Talking Points: Flash Fiction For my project, I wrote a piece of flash fiction about James Bulger, a major crime boss in South Boston in the 1980s. Inspiration I love storytelling, especially movies. In particular, I enjoy watching movies with well-thought-out, complex plots, so I thought it would be fun to create … Continue reading “Project Presentation Outline”
Part I Tucked away from the raging storm outside, James Bulger, a major Southie crime boss, sat by a crackling fire with his closest associate, nicknamed SF. Seated in leather lounge chairs, the two men sipped on whiskey, discussing the Winter Hill Gang’s recent tragedy. “He was beyond talented, escaping countless police chases. Without a … Continue reading “Rough Draft + Analysis”
Zach Oliver Riley Terren Alex Alina
Lucian Tash Sanjna Prakash Margaret Khayat Victor Samuel Iris Smith
Plot Description Wyatt and Beth discover they’re going to have a baby; they need to get out of South Boston before the baby’s born because their housing project and the surrounding school system is no place to raise a child. Wyatt’s never met his father. After fighting in Vietnam and witnessing the horrors of war, … Continue reading “Flash Fiction Plot Breakdown”
General Notes My group answered the following prompt: What is the role of bias in research and writing? Our first thesis responding to the prompt was weak, to say the least. It was too long and it didn’t dig deep enough. However, after careful revision, attempting to make the thesis shorter while also providing enough … Continue reading “ePortfolio Practice”
We brainstormed: My piece of advice: Regardless of how interesting your content is, if you can’t speak confidently, your audience won’t be able to absorb what you’re saying. Tips from Dr. A Tips from TED Overall, I’m not worried about presenting; however, the video from TED did give me some new ideas to ponder. My … Continue reading “Components of a Quality Presentation”