Creating this web folio provided me with an opportunity to revisit and revise past assignments, which is an important and undervalued aspect of writing. Writing is an iterative process that involves repeated drafting and editing to produce a final, polished document. I hold an Honours Bachelor of Arts in English literature, but I have taken very few courses that place as much emphasis on the writing process as ENGL 301 Technical Writing as taught by Dr. Erika Paterson.
Over the course of the semester, I have had to write six peer reviews, each of which served as an opportunity to reflect on my own writing. Of course, I have also read six peer reviews of my writing, which has provided me with insight into errors and opportunities for improvement. In addition, I have had to write five reflections, which again underscores the importance of thoughtfully considering one’s writing. Given the focus on drafting, reviewing, and reflecting in ENGL 301, creating a web folio seems a natural and appropriate end to the course.
As a software developer, I have wanted for some time to create a professional website to showcase my work. Having created this web folio, I feel a little closer to that goal, as I have now produced much of the content that I would like to feature on my own website. By creating my own website, I could use the website itself as evidence of my ability to work with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Creating this web folio has given me a better idea of how I might structure my own website. I hope to work on this personal project soon.