In middle school, I took a career aptitude exam. The results of others in my class revealed they would grow up to be scientists or surgeons, politicians or musicians, all based upon their score from 1 to 100. On a large circle of careers, everyone landed somewhere on the circumference, a tiny dot with an occupation next to their score. Where did I land on the periphery of this circle?
I didn't. I was a lone spot in the middle of the sphere, a score of "99" with the term "undecided" next to it. My analytical scores didn't outweigh my creative side, and vice versa. This failure to distinguish what type of a person, and really what type of a writer, I am followed me to college.
Academic writing can't be creative. Creative writing can't be academic. These seem to be laws that guide collegiate writing. We take "creative expression" courses, which fail to be cross-listed with "quantitative reasoning" courses. It was really only when I found the Minor in Writing program my sophomore year I discovered the compatibility of both sides of my writing.
I use the "left brain/right brain" theory to divide my work into data-driven, academic papers and works based on narratives and experiences. The value of this portfolio, however, derives from the fact that the left brain is unable to be fully separated from its right counterpart. The research papers involve visuals, the social media projects include research, and the pieces end up with a score of 99, "undecided" as to where they fit on the writing spectrum.
Welcome to my e-portfolio. I hope you find something from my writing to inspire both the analytical and creative side of your brain.
I didn't. I was a lone spot in the middle of the sphere, a score of "99" with the term "undecided" next to it. My analytical scores didn't outweigh my creative side, and vice versa. This failure to distinguish what type of a person, and really what type of a writer, I am followed me to college.
Academic writing can't be creative. Creative writing can't be academic. These seem to be laws that guide collegiate writing. We take "creative expression" courses, which fail to be cross-listed with "quantitative reasoning" courses. It was really only when I found the Minor in Writing program my sophomore year I discovered the compatibility of both sides of my writing.
I use the "left brain/right brain" theory to divide my work into data-driven, academic papers and works based on narratives and experiences. The value of this portfolio, however, derives from the fact that the left brain is unable to be fully separated from its right counterpart. The research papers involve visuals, the social media projects include research, and the pieces end up with a score of 99, "undecided" as to where they fit on the writing spectrum.
Welcome to my e-portfolio. I hope you find something from my writing to inspire both the analytical and creative side of your brain.
pick a side.
Organized
Linear Sequential Planned Logical Structured |
Creative
Intuitive Visual Open Non-Verbal Spontaneous |