Final Assignment

Due: Wednesday May 4, at noon.

You have two options for your final project:

1-A chapbook

2-A resume/cover letter which highlights your work in this class your work in your other classes, your employment, and any other community service, awards, and academic information might be of interest to potential employers.

Option 1: Chapbook/Zine

Your chapbook/zine will be a collection of your favorite creative work in this class. Please be thoughtful and creative with the presentation of your work.

Contents:
-3 journal entries
-3 photos
-Imitation poem/essay (for either Blood Dazzler or your rhetorical analysis)
-3 in class writings

Revise the contents of one category and write a brief reflection discussing any changes you've made.

For reference:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zine
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapbook

Option 2: Resume/Cover Letter

You also have the option of creating a cover letter and resume which highlights your work in this class.

Before you start its important to choose an intended audience for your resume/cover letter. Be specific! Search postings for internships or scholarships in your area of study and cater both your resume and cover letter to that job/scholarship.

Steps:

1. Locate an appropriate job posting.

2. Analyze your experience and skills in light of the job posting, and decide on the most appropriate organizational scheme for your resume. (See sample resumes and information on resume layout at http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/719/1/)

3. Write the text and design the layout of your resume (this typically will not exceed one page)--include at least one experience you've had in this class.

(See information about presenting your education: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/719/02/, experience: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/719/03/, and honors/activities: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/719/04/)

4. Compose a persuasive, thoughtful cover letter (about one page) that targets the job posting and that highlights both a few relevant elements from your resume, including at least one relevant experience you've had in this class. (For help with cover letters: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/549/01/)

5. Submit the resume and cover letter in final form to me, along with a copy of the job posting (or description) to which you are responding.

If you choose this assignment you may want to visit the writing center (http://wmhc.isucomm.iastate.edu/), the career center (http://www.hs.iastate.edu/career-services/), or both. Like any employer, I'm expecting your cover letter/resume to be well thought out, articulate, and grammatically flawless.