Week 5 Writing Notebook Template
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WEEK 5 WRITING NOTEBOOK
Y
OUR
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P
ORTFOLIO
AND
C
ONNECTING
WITH
P
ROFESSIONAL
O
RGANIZATIONS
Each week, you will have an opportunity to practice different aspects of the writing process in a
writing notebook. It consists of a template you will fill out and submit in Canvas. In addition to
introducing and practicing targeted components of the writing process, these notebooks are
meant to help you to determine your own strengths and to identify opportunities for growth.
This week, the writing notebook focuses on how to build and maintain your ePortfolio so
that it is representative of your growing skills and abilities.
Throughout your academic career, you will be building a personal electronic portfolio or
“ePortfolio,” which is a tool to help you track your professional and academic progress. Once
you graduate, you can also use it to demonstrate your skills and competencies to potential
employers and your extended professional community.
As a UAGC student, you will have access to Folio during your time at UAGC, and you will retain
lifetime unlimited access after leaving the university, without fees or capacity limit.
If you have not yet created your account, see the
Setting Up and Using Folio
resource as a
guide.
STEP ONE: Refreshing and Adding to Your ePortfolio
Each class you take presents an opportunity to revisit and refresh the materials you store in
Folio. That is especially true in this class, as you have developed stronger written
communication skills.
For example, your ePortfolio includes an Introduction, but your work in this class, including the
Week 1 Discussion Forum Personal Ethos and Mission Statement and your Week 2 Personal-
Professional Narrative, has likely sharpened your sense of how you want to present yourself.
1.
What skills, values, and work ethics discussed in the ethos paragraph of your Week 2
Assignment Personal-Professional Narrative will you include in your ePortfolio
Introduction? Why have you chosen the materials that you have?
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I would want to include my strong work ethic, my passion for helping others, my goals
in life, and expand on my values with an emphasis on my family values. I believe it is
important to briefly paint a picture of who I am as an individual and what I could bring
to the team. It also is vital to ensure it is professional and includes pertinent and up to
date information.
STEP TWO: Connecting with Professional Organizations for
Continuing Education and Professional Development
Your ePortfolio allows you to demonstrate your skills, education, and professional development
to appeal to potential employers. Part of this process is to connect with professional
organizations, continue your education or obtain certifications, and participate in conferences
and trainings.
Thus, it is important to revisit your career goals and the skills and strategies needed to achieve
these goals. One strategy is to explore possible organizations in your career field. Look for
different professional organizations related to your career field and explore the services they
offer. Here are some examples:
Education
:
Professional Organizations for Teachers
Human Resources
:
15 Best Human Resources Organizations and Associations for HR
Professionals
IT
:
IT Professional Associations & Organizations
Consider exploring
UAGC Connect
to connect with fellow students and alumni.
1.
Identify two professional organizations related to your career field that you could possibly
join. What are the resources and learning opportunities they provide for their members?
Health Occupations Students Association (HOSA), and National Student Nurses’
Association (NSNA) are two professional organizations related to my career field that
could benefit me throughout my academics. Both organizations offer scholarships,
support, and education or training opportunities to lead to my success throughout
school. Joining an organization would also benefit to me to help connect with other
nurses or potential employers as I progress through my degree.
Now, consider the possible continuing education opportunities or specific certifications or
licenses required in your field to remain current and competitive.
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2.
Identify at least one continuing education, certification, or professional development
opportunity required in your field. Then discuss the importance of completing this
opportunity to achieve your career goals and remain relevant in your field.
I will need to pass the NCLEX after finishing nursing school to become a Registered Nurse. If I do
not pass the NCLEX, I will not be able to secure a job as a Registered Nurse so it is essential to
study and pass the test. After licensure and depending where I live at the time, I will have to stay
current on any continuing competency requirements and all changes to licensure regulations.
STEP THREE: Review and Reflect
Review your work in this Writing Notebook. What challenges did you encounter? Are there other
areas of your folio that you plan to update? Are there specific skills you most look forward to
acquiring in the courses to come? In no more than 150 words, please reflect on your work in this
activity.
I did not encounter any challenges throughout this writing notebook other than my computer
not wanting to let me access Folio. I plan to update my Folio at the end of each course I take to
include any new skills learned or education progression. I am looking forward to getting
through my GEN ED requirement courses and taking psychology related courses. I find the
human brain to be very interesting and hope that I can learn more information on human
interactions and behaviors to benefit me in my career as a nurse.
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