Writing Effectively at The World Health Organization

Part B: Analyse strengths and weaknesses

You completed various Portfolio Preparation activities as you worked through this module, analysing your own past work and seeking examples of the concepts presented. In those activities, you identified either good examples or those needing improvement. If improvements were required, you revised the samples you had discovered. You recorded these examples in a portfolio analysis document.

Since we asked you to find as many examples as possible, your collection may be quite large. Review your examples now. Choose one or two examples of each concept and submit your completed portfolio to your tutor.

Your tutor will provide feedback on your portfolio. If there is a concept you find particularly challenging, submit two examples. That way you will receive more feedback on that particular concept.

This part of the assignment enables you to demonstrate your ability to assess and improve your own writing.

To submit to your tutor:

Of the samples that need improvement, identify the writing flaws (e.g., lack of structure in paragraphs, poor parallel structure, noun-based writing, overuse of the passive voice, etc.).

Of the samples that you think demonstrate good writing, explain why this is so. What features does your writing contain (good structure, style, mechanics, etc.)?

Where necessary, revise examples to conform with module guidelines.

Submit your portfolio using this three-column portfolio analysis table, with the example in the first column, your comments on it in the second column, and your revision (if required) in the third column.

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