KatieW

=__Katie's Portfolio__=

Cover Letter:

On the first day in class, we were told to create a blog and write in it every week. It helped me to get some stress out and organize my thoughts. []

This is my Memoir that we were assigned that the beginning of the semester. It was probably the paper that gave me the most difficulty. I don't know if it was because it was my first college paper or if I was just having a hard time adjusting. Regardless I did not enjoy writing this paper. That is probably why I was not happy with the finished product. I did not get the grade I was hoping for either. Although I did not enjoy the process, I think now I have a better understanding of what we were supposed to get out of the assignment, and I would do better if I had to write it again. I chose to put this in my portfolio because it helps to show that I did better as the semester progressed.

This is my Open Letter. I did better on this paper. My grade reflects how much I enjoyed writing this paper. It gave me an opportunity to say what had been on my heart for the first few weeks I had been in college. It was a big adjustment, not only for me, but for my parents as well. I worried about them a lot when I first moved here, but I began to feel better after I wrote this paper. It allowed to me say what I needed to say in order to get over moving away from home. It also boost my confidence a little since I got a better grade on this than I did on my Memoir. I feel like this paper was an integral part in my first step in making the grade in college.

This is my Research Paper. Now let me explain why I hate research papers so much. When I was in the 11th grade, my English teacher assigned a research paper but did not explain to the class what or how we were to complete the assignment. It was a very stressful time; I had never written a research paper before. I ended up getting a D on the paper and lowering my perfect A in the class down to a B. It also made the teacher (who I admired very much) disappointed in me. I was devastated. So when we were assigned this paper, I knew it was my chance to redeem myself. I know the paper wasn't Harvard material, but I learned a lot through writing it. I am more familiar with the process now, and I feel like I could write more research papers now without being so stressed. It was the most helpful so that is why I added it to my portfolio.

This is my Multigenre paper. It was definitely the easiest to write. I put this in my portfolio because it really gives the reader an insight on my home life. A big part of my life is my family; without them, I don't know what I would do. My sisters especially play a big role in who I am today. They are extremely important to me and I would do anything for them. Chloe (my youngest sister) is my birth control. She drives me crazy at times, but she has showed me how to be responsible. She helped me to grow up and mature a little quicker than some of my peers. Also, she is my comic relief. She keeps life interesting, and I enjoy sharing "Chloe" stories with my friends.