First off, my name is Naeisha Witcher and this is my e- portfolio. I plan to use it for many different aspects. For instance jobs and internships and add to it along the way. This semester I have learned a lot, rhetorically speaking. I was aware of how what I say academically can affect how an audience would view my writing or speech. But I was not aware of the fact the fact that what I say academically can affect the audience’s view of me and how I portray my viewpoint can subtly change someone else’s viewpoint on something as well. I wrote on topics ranging from world crisis to personal experiences and I feel much better for it. I now have learned the specifics of what each type of writing should be constructed and how my audience should feel each step of the way. It helped to place myself in their position as an audience member because chances are I was one. After listening to a body of work, it helped me to narrow down or expand on what I wanted my audience to recognize the most.
Moreover, that is what I am attempting to show you in my e- portfolio; my growth. I not only grew as a writer and speaker, but also as a person. I would have to be oblivious to the world not to know that there are issues more important and complex than myself. In my persuasive essay about invisible children, I have much confidence that my audience will become aware of the crisis in Uganda and feel the need to take action not for themselves but for the sufferings of another human.
To that end, I feel as though there is enough variety in my e- portfolio for any viewer to see what I have gained this semester and what I can improve on. Perfection is not the goal satisfaction of the self is. Although I am content as of now, when I continue to improve and add to my e- portfolio I know I will be much more equipped for the writing world.
Naeisha's E- Portfolio
