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The web folio assignment was the last assignment on Unit 4. In this assignment, we were instructed to create a website showcasing all the work from the past semester. My site includes a home page, about me, resume, application package, and best works page.

This assignment allowed me to look back and reflect on all the work I’ve done this semester, and how I have progressed over the past three months. I was able to identify areas of weakness through common issues that repeated across different assignments. Review is an important part of growth, as it allowed me to recognize my mistakes and grow from them. Going over my past assignments and looking at feedback opened my eyes to the value of others reading your work. Taking feedback into account will not only make me a better writer, but will also make me a better reviewer.

Organizing the web folio was a bit tedious, as I had to rearrange my original blog site to incorporate the new information. Creating a website with UBC blogs was also out of my comfort zone, as I am unfamiliar with the platform. I decided to use UBC to gain a new skill so I could learn how to navigate a different platform for website making. This assignment allowed for customization and creative freedom, which I found to be helpful in making my website how I want it to be.

Overall, unit 4 was a whirlwind. This unit I found to be the most difficult out of the 4, as the assignments required more attention to detail and was generally more time-consuming. In unit 4, we completed the three largest assignments, the Final Report, Application Package, and Web Folio. The final report was the most difficult out of the three, as it required me to frequently write and look over my work. This assignment was hard to keep up with, as there were so many different parts to bring together. Unit 4 has taught me to work on my time-management skills.

Over the course of the semester, we have been given lots of practice on peer review, and I think that this my biggest area of improvement. My main takeaway from doing these assignments is to pay attention to detail and revise my work to catch errors.

Unit three was a struggle for me. This unit I found it hard to keep up with assignment deadlines. I found that even though my original plan was well-detailed, my plans and layout quickly changed from the original idea as I started to actually write that paper. This was frustrating, as I found myself lost whilst writing sometimes. I think for the final submission, I need to focus on streamlining my paper and organizing it in a more cohesive manner. That being said, organization was the biggest challenge when writing this report draft. The research process was helpful in allowing me to practice finding external sources and conducting primary research of my own for my paper. I learned how to pull and analyze data from both primary and secondary sources. Writing the proposal was difficult, as there was not much instruction for this part. Since everyone’s proposal is different, it is hard to find a template format to follow for writing my own report. My report was quite wordy and repetitive at times, so adding more useful information and being more cohesive are things I will try to improve for the final report.

The peer review assignment was helpful, as it helped me to see how my classmates organized their papers. Since I struggled with organization in my own, editing someone else’s work showed me one possible way of formatting a report. Reading others’ work allowed me to make note of the tools they used to communicate their ideas effectively. Also, by looking at others’ weak points, it motivates me to look for the same weak points within my own report.

Enclosure: 301 Karen Okoyomon Report Rough Draft

In unit two, we learned about LinkedIn and the importance of creating a profile. Creating a professional social media network is important in this changing world. It is becoming more and more important to have an online presence. Social media helps with networking so that you can connect with new partners and employers instantly. I already had a LinkedIn profile prior to this course, however doing research helped me find the steps I need to take improve what I already have.

Brainstorming the report topic was difficult, as it was hard to find causes/issues that I feel personally connected to that I felt I could write a full report about. Also, creating the survey questions was difficult, as I needed to carefully articulate the questions so that people do not feel uncomfortable taking the quiz. In terms of report progress, I felt like I was falling behind for a bit, but now I’m gradually catching up. After making the writing schedule, I am able to check my progress with the milestones I have set up. For my report I plan to distribute a survey and conduct interviews with university students on the topic of anxiety and sleep. I did not get peer review feedback from my classmate due to a mix up, however, I did learn from evaluating another student’s proposal. I was able to use the things that they did well to identify gaps in my own proposal, as well as provide feedback on things that they can improve. I have learned that my writing can sometimes lack depth or detail, so I need to take the time to add more. I think my colleagues have done great work thus far this semester in terms of the quality of writing. I think that reading other’s assignments allows me to see different ways to write, and how I can utilize their techniques to improve my own writing.

Enclosure: Revised proposal