Reflect on the process of creating a LinkedIn profile.

I find writing for LinkedIn to be much harder than for any other social media, as you have to be very aware of your intentions. When posting and creating content for social media like Instagram, or Facebook, it feels as if you are more free to express who you are. While LinkedIn should still reflect this, there is often more professional, and perhaps less familiar sides of yourself that you are intending to portray, more so than on any other social media. Another tough part of creating a LinkedIn for myself, was walking the fine line between showcasing your talents, strengths, and abilities, while still coming off humble and professional. This was especially challenging in the “summary” section, as you need to capture the attention of your audience and convince them to read on. However, there is the potential of writing something off putting, and leading someone to click away.

I think that creating a professional social network is a good idea, as these traits often are not showcased on other social medias. LinkedIn (and other professional networks) create a space that is not based on “flashy” or “exciting” aspects of life, as much as something like Instagram or Facebook would. Although these may not be thrilling parts of your character, they are still important to who you are, and especially where you want to go with your professional life.

Reflect on the process of brainstorming and preparing your report proposal and outline; how do you feel about your progress with the report?

The formal report proposal was a good exercise to have ensure that we had properly thought through the aspects of our report, as we work our way though. After completing the formal report proposal and then moving forward, I did find that there are some things that I am gong to have to adjust, but I am glad to find that out now.

Reflect on your peer review

Reflecting on my partners peer review provided some valuable insight into things that could be incorporated into my report that I had not thought about before. It also made me realize that there is no one cookie cutter way to organize the formal report, and that it is okay to tweak the typical outline to what is going to work best with your specific topic.

Overall, I’ve found the peer review in this course very helpful, and to be a great learning tool. I feel I learn just as much from giving feedback, as I do receiving it. I think that having different writing and academic backgrounds all in once class is an incredible resource, and we are lucky to be able to utilize it.

Peer Review:

https://blogs.ubc.ca/engl30199ctechnicalwriting/2018/02/07/45317/