Professional Writing ePortfolio – Parker Ross

Introduction

My name is Parker Ross, and I enjoy meeting new people and finding ways to push myself and grow. I have had a variety of occupations, from Catering Kitchen Staff to River Guide. Currently, I attend Longwood University as an English Major with a concentration in Creative Writing and a Minor in Children’s Literature. I am dedicated, outgoing, and a work well in groups. I hope to pursue a career in Outdoor Recreation while writing about my adventures and travels.

People find me to be an upbeat, self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills. My experience includes successfully managing large groups of customers and working on a set schedule under pressure. I am known as a jack of all trades and will do my best to produce well for your company.

This eportfolio showcases some of my work this semester in English 470 – Professional Writing. I have gained knowledge and experience in formatting, copyediting, presenting, and correspondance. Each of the pages of this site shows off a different skill I’ve learned.  The assignments in this class have challenged me to study effectively, learn on the fly and perform under pressure. I have no doubt that I will use these skills as my career progresses.

English 470 – Course Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze and produce writing genres commonly found in the professional world (e.g., business, gov., media);

2. Create professional documents that use plain English (clear, concise, and grammatically correct);

3. Conduct research to create content for a variety of professional documents (memos, letters, reports, etc.);

4. Create professional documents that uses design—standard formats, layout, use of graphics, etc.

5. Practice oral communication skills to present content effectively (enhanced with multimedia tools);

6. Participate productively in collaborative projects.