Dear Dr.

Bruce,

This semester, I entered this class with an open mind, and improved my writing skills. I have
participated and actively learned in various SLO’s, which display its own goals. As a person, I
easily succeeded in certain aspects and felt challenged in other aspects. This text showcases my
competency in the six SLO’s since I was able to complete various assignments including the
cover letter, profile, and SN #7, #10 and #11. Additionally, each paragraph will coincide with
each SLO.

The first assignment is the cover letter, which consists of rhetorical awareness, organization, and
language (SLO 1 / 4 / 5). This text incorporates rhetorical awareness because I expanded on
needed terms such as SLO #2: “Ethical Research” and SLO #4: “Organization” (SLO 1). I also
matched the writing style for the professor and used formal speech. (SLO 1). This letter provides
organization. The introduction guides the rest of the paper, and the reader can easily follow (SLO
4). Lastly, the cover letter implements language. The paragraphs are clearly separated -- starting
with “Dear Dr Bruce,” ending with “Sincerely” and my name, and spaces between the lines and
paragraphs (SLO 5). After preposition revision, the sentences became more concise, as well.
Though I left a couple prepositions because it was a better choice to leave it in.

The next assignment is the profile and this incorporates ethical research, language and design,
and collaboration (SLO 2 / 5 / 6). Not only does my assignment have the correct and informative
citations, but I also know how and why the research was conducted in a specific way (SLO 2).
This essay contained at least 2 pages of references. I was able to divulge into how “wildfires
threaten den-residing species and snakes,” and nearly half of the snake population disappeared
only eight months prior to the wildfire. Additionally, the text included language and design.
In terms of language, there was effective diction and the message was given clearly when the
essay clearly lists out the wildfire preparation steps. (SLO 5). In terms of design, however, there
is a one inch border around the text, proper headers and footers, and indentations that makes the
long file easier to read (SLO 5). Lastly, collaboration is very important because each person
equally contributed and cohesively worked together. The works cited page is color coded to
show that each person mainly contributed 3 to 4 sources (SLO 6).

Additionally, I included SN WEEK 7. This utilized persuasion and organization (SLO 3 / 4). I
incorporated persuasion since I provided relevant and insightful reasoning by divulging into the
possibilities and positions of humans as an invasive species (SLO 3). By understanding all the
possibilities such as “slowing down or preventing human growth,” I can make stronger
counterarguments. I also implemented organization because I created a list of what I potentially
wanted to research, which included invasive species or animal poaching (SLO 4). I wanted to
revise this to fit the narrative of humans as invasive species.
Fourthly, I implemented SN WEEK 10, which includes rhetorical awareness and persuasion
(SLO 1 / 4). This displays a matured attention to the audience's needs and the assignment’s
purpose is clear. I wrote formally and used the thesis to display my purpose; humans cause more
harm than good to the ecosystems, and we should properly regulate this problem (SLO 1).
Additionally, this provides good organization because I provide consistent structure. I have the
headings such as thesis and counterargument with bullet points underneath (SLO 4). I wanted to
include this in my portfolio because I wanted to change this to be more relevant to human
invasives, specifically, as well.

Lastly, I wanted to integrate SN WEEK 11, and this comprises organization and design (SLO 4 /
5). Since this is the reverse outline, there is a clear structure of headings and bullet points. There
also is balance and good integration of sources. In one paragraph, there is Zeilinski, Chappell,
and Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica, all emphasizing the human expansiveness that caused
significant invasive species harm (SLO 4). Basic things such as the heading and subheading
indentations are the same. There are also the same fonts and font sizes (SLO 5).

Over the last semester, I think I have improved greatly in my writing skills. I have been able to
complete and understand various types of texts, which can definitely help me as I graduate and
pursue my master’s degree. I do think my english comprehension improved greatly, and it will
help me to not only write any english paper, but communicate with other people in a professional
and non-professional setting. I hope you can also attest to the growth I made this semester, and
that I can be a competent writer for my future endeavors.

Sincerely,

Karis Ryoo