Student Writing: Reflective cover letter (James Kung)

James Kung submitted this cover letter as part of a required portfolio for his first-year writing course. Read James Kung's portfolio cover letter. Then respond to the following questions.

Read an annotated, formatted PDF of James Kung's cover letter.

  1. 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?

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

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    Do you think this cover letter also aims at a broader audience? Why or why not?
  3. 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—and remember that a digital portfolio can allow you to archive nonprint projects, such as presentations or video, as well as print projects.

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    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—and remember that a digital portfolio can allow you to archive nonprint projects, such as presentations or video, as well as print projects.