Introduction
Creating my web portfolio was overall very rewarding as I was able to look back at the work I have completed this semester and in my previous degree.
Storyboarding
My intended audience was clear from the beginning– recruiters and co-workers in the technology field. From this goal, I was able to draft out how I wanted to present my work. For instance, to appeal to individuals in both systems design and cognitive ergonomics, I needed to provide a concise homepage as well as utilize images to make my page visually appealing. I also had to make my webpage easy to navigate and organized.
Creating my Homepage and About Me Page
It was initially difficult thinking of what to include in my homepage. I put myself into the shoes of my intended audience and thought that they would just want very short descriptions of what the page is for and where to go. In terms of the ‘About Me’ page, it was very easy for me to write a short biography after I have already written a LinkedIn summary for a previous assignment. I mentioned what would appeal to those readers most: design thinking, empathy, and interest in technology and people.
Editing my Previous Reflections
Going over my previous reflections really showed me how far I came as a technical writer. Through the assignments and peer review processes, I was able to learn how to write concisely and cater to different audiences. In terms of the editing process, I went through each reflection checking for grammatical errors and condensing some portions. However, I wanted to keep most of my original work to show progress from one reflection to the next.
Posting my Work
Creating pages for all the work I have completed throughout the semester was the most fulfilling part of this web folio. I was able to revise and see my hard work come together. Going through each assignment taught me that the revision process never ends. All work can always be improved on, especially when coming back to it after a while. It also showed me how much my peer reviews improved over time. My initial peer review was wordy and hard to follow, while my final peer review was very concise and identified the major points without trailing off too much.
Conclusion
Overall, creating this web folio allowed me to realize my growth as a writer. It also made me think a lot more about my future career goals and gave me a starting web folio to build on once I complete more projects throughout this degree.