Potential Themes

1. Versatility Across Genres - I've noticed throughout my various writings for this course, my tone changes considerably. In this process blog, I'm using my basic recording style of writing. Really just taking the thoughts in my head and typing them. In my enthusiast blog, I am (gasp) enthusiastic, and emulate an English football commentator at times. In my wikitravel project, I was completely objective and professional. I think my versatility as a writer is a strength and it might make for a good theme for the portfolio.

2. Comfort with Web 2.0 - In my presentation, I explored the changes one must make when going from viewing the Web 1.0 world to participating in the Web 2.0 universe. For years I've used the internet, but have been hesitant to check out things like blogging and forums. Actually contributing to Wikitravel really broadened my perspectives on what one person is capable of doing online, and Ning was another step in that direction.

3. Writing and its purpose - Writing, in the first place, is meant to serve a purpose. It is to spread information, get points across, and express opinions. Personality is used to enhance this writing and make it more fun to read. Varying degrees of personality are appropriate in different types of writing. I have numerous examples of this in my writing this semester.