COMM 5660 Portfolio Development

Year
Year 5
Semester
Second Semester
Credit
2
Program Description

Curates and presents a professional portfolio showcasing technical writing samples and project outcomes.

About this course

Take what you have learned in your writing and editing courses and turn it into a professional portfolio. In this course, you will review your previous work, select the strongest samples, and arrange them into a cohesive presentation that shows your skills to potential employers. You will also write reflective statements that explain your role in each project and the value you bring to a team.

We will cover layout design, accessibility standards for digital documents, and strategies for tailoring your portfolio to specific job postings. You will receive feedback from your instructor and classmates through several draft stages before submitting your final product.

Who takes this course

Credits: 1.5 · Hours: 30

Prerequisites

Learning outcomes

  • Select and organize technical writing samples that demonstrate professional competency
  • Apply design principles to create a visually cohesive and accessible portfolio
  • Write an introduction and reflective statements that contextualize each project
  • Present portfolio work to peers and industry professionals in a clear, confident manner

Evaluation

Component Weight (%)
Portfolio draft and peer review 20
Reflective statement on project selection 20
Final polished portfolio (digital or print) 40
Oral presentation and Q&A 20