M2 Assignment 1 Discussion Portfolio

Assignment 1: Discussion Assignment

The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this module based on the course competencies covered.

For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned.

To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the module as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Complete your participation for this assignment through the end of the module.

Career Growth Discussion

The discussion in this module is going to focus on areas that will help you gear the contents of your portfolio toward the position you'll seek once you graduate, as well as continue to assess your attitude and skill evaluation.

Discuss which types of portfolio seem best suited for you, considering the specific IT areas you have targeted. Would a PDF portfolio, which you can e-mail, or a website be best? Support your ideas by citing specific information you may have gathered from reading, web research, conversations with industry professionals, or other sources.

Also, describe any efforts you have undertaken to locate, inspect, and price different portfolio presentation options. Discuss any information you may have uncovered, such as good or bad quality issues, pricing variables, and any issues regarding the availability of certain options. Present any issues regarding the selection and purchase of materials for portfolio presentation that may be unresolved in your mind so that you might benefit from input provided by your classmates and instructor.

Answer the following questions about your portfolio:

• Will this portfolio make it easier or harder for my future employer to determine what I am able to do?
• Would a potential employer feel positive or negative toward me after looking at my portfolio?
• Is my portfolio produced at a level of excellence that a future employer could see as being "above and beyond" what is expected?
• How can I make my portfolio better?

Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsQuality of initial posting, including fulfillment of assignment instructions16Quality of responses to classmates12Frequency of responses to classmates4Reference to supporting readings and other materials4Language and grammar4Total:40