The last task of unit 4 is to create a web folio to showcase my personal and professional background and experience. This involves creating a web page , organizing and combining some of the work done this semester for the ENGL301 class. For example, a LinkedIn profile for professional networking, a resume for job hunting, an application package for a specific job including the original job description, a cover letter,  a resume, and three request letters for reference, finally the best works completed for the ENGL301 course.

WordPress seems to be a tool with a lot of potential and is capable of being use to create elegant blog pages. However, there is  steep learning curve to it especially for beginners. With so much functionalities to customize the website, but limited resources online to explain them in detail (perhaps due to the relatively inactivity of the WordPress community in terms of knowledge sharing), it was difficult to figure out how to create some of the layouts I wanted to achieve. Although I am slightly more comfortable of using it right now, there is still much to learn.

The process of creating the web folio was relatively straight forward, but it provided me with the opportunity to rethink the improvements and mistakes I have made. Looking back at some of the works done for this course reminds me some of the skills I obtained, and I should continuously remember to apply them in my work. Things like peer review other people’s work, creating an outline for a major piece of article, converting the outline to a formal report, and communicating with a “you attitude” are essential skills at the work place. ENGL301 is a constant reminder to pay attention to the details of every email message to clients or colleagues, and every technical document I create, so that they are effectively communicated to the audiences.

This course enabled me to face my weakness in communication to others and provided the opportunity to improve my technical writing skills. I strongly believe I will carry the benefits of this course to my career and continue to grow to become a better writer.