Writing Portfolio
Your portfolio is a record of process and progress, not a folder of finished work. What it shows is how your writing changed — which is the thing this course is actually about.
The cycle
- Write
- Get feedback
- Revise
- Reflect
You return to this cycle throughout the course. Each piece shows its journey: original draft → feedback → revised version → reflection.
The five pieces
Clinical Documentation
Objective, evidence-based documentation.
- Accuracy
- Objectivity
- Concise writing
- Professional language
Patient Instructions
Clear, concise instructions a patient can follow.
- Clarity
- Organization
- Plain language
- Appropriate tone
Professional Email
A message to a member of the healthcare team.
- Organization
- Tone
- Grammar
- Workplace conventions
Patient Education
A handout, FAQ, or similar patient-focused resource.
- Health literacy
- Word choice
- Organization
- Audience awareness
Professional Letter
A formal letter for a realistic healthcare situation, such as a follow-up about a missed appointment.
- Formatting
- Tone
- Organization
- Professionalism
AI can suggest. You decide.
AI is a writing coach, not a replacement for your judgment. You may use AI to identify grammar or punctuation problems, suggest clearer wording, check organization, improve professional tone, flag confusing passages, and explain why a passage needs revision. You remain responsible for accuracy, professionalism, confidentiality, and final content.
When AI is the source of feedback on a portfolio piece, say so in your reflection, and say what you accepted and what you rejected. That judgment is the part that belongs to you.
I can…
Come back to this at the end of the course and see what changed.
| I can | Which means |
|---|---|
| Write clearly | My reader can understand my message. |
| Write accurately | Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and information are correct. |
| Write objectively | I distinguish facts and observations from opinions. |
| Write professionally | Tone, organization, and format are appropriate. |
| Write for my audience | I adjust language for patients, coworkers, and other readers. |
| Revise my writing | I can identify problems and make meaningful improvements. |
Check any piece against these five
Portfolio Communication Check
Check your own writing against all five. Not graded — saved in this browser only.
Portfolio pieces are submitted through Brightspace. This page is for understanding what each piece needs and checking your own work before you hand it in.