Introduction to Portfolio
Include a quote, from a poem, book, song, movie, etc. or even a painting or picture that you feel represents some aspect of the writing, revision, and/or research process and that you feel introduces your portfolio. Briefly explain your choice. Your choice does not have to directly address writing/research, as long as you can explain the connection.
For example:
“The scariest moment is always just before you start.”
-Stephen King, from On Writing
I chose this quote by Stephen King because I have a hard time starting anything, especially writing assignments. I often feel overwhelmed by a blank screen, and even more overwhelmed by a blank webpage! However, I realized that if I take it 'inch by inch,' and focus on one thing at a time, I almost forget that what I'm doing is 'supposed to be hard,' and I oftentimes find that I am enjoying what I am doing. So for me, starting is the hardest thing - if I can just get started, much of my anxiety about the task starts to dissolve.