Formal reflection in a student’s portfolio cover letter

First-year writing student James Kung was asked to submit a final portfolio of his work at the end of the course. The portfolio had to include a cover letter reflecting on his class projects.

Consider formal reflection

Respond to the following questions about choices in a formal reflective cover letter. When you have finished each question, click Submit to record your response.

Like every writer, James Kung makes choices about what to say and how to say it in this cover letter. Which choices make this letter appropriate for his primary audience, the instructor for his writing class?

Do you think this cover letter also aims at a broader audience? Why or why not?

Think about a reason you might have for putting together a collection of your writing projects (perhaps for a class, for prospective employers, or for yourself). Briefly identify the audience for your portfolio and list at least three works you would like to include.