Hello Portfolio Visitors,
My name is Angela Myers and I’m a Professional Writing and Rhetoric major at Elon University. Along with my coursework in professional writing, I am also minoring in Spanish and History and am an Honors Fellow. During my time as an undergraduate, I have enjoyed researching and studying how language works and what makes writing effective. Throughout my coursework in both English and Spanish, I have discovered how to best communicate with others in a variety of contexts. However, my classes at Elon didn’t just allow space to study effective communication--they also provided me with opportunities to compose my own rhetoric both inside and outside the classroom. Writing has served as a tool for adventure and communication. It allows me to play many roles, but the three most important ones to my professional future are the roles of the explorer, storyteller, and social creator. |
My coursework at Elon has transformed me into an explorer of ideas. Throughout my time at Elon, I have completed multiple research projects and have learned the value of exploring and researching ideas before writing. The research process for my honors thesis and smaller class projects has ignited my passion for logical, research driven decisions when communicating to any audience. To be a good writer, one must first have the tools and time to effectively explore rhetorical contexts and the content knowledge.
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Through past internships and my professional writing courses, I have learned that to be a good writer and communicator, one must be a good storyteller. At the end of the day, people love to hear a good story. Through experience in the corporate, nonprofit, and academic sectors, I have strengthened my ability to construct a compelling, professional narrative.
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Yet, it’s not enough to construct stories and explore research methods. One must also be aware of the many communication channels available in the 21st century. A large part of my training as a professional writer is developing a command over social media sites as an outlet for storytelling. During my time at Elon, I have learned how to be a social creator, one who can compel audiences both on and offline.
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My coursework, research projects, and internships have prepared me to be an explorer, a storyteller, and a social creator. Over the past three years, I have learned the importance of effective communication in any and all settings.
I hope you enjoy browsing this portfolio, which serves as a narrative for my own growth as a professional writer and researcher! |