Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. ix Appendices Appendix A, Portfolio Development, provides detailed information for creating a career portfolio for academic and professional use. An appendix is also included for punctuation, capitalization, and number usage. Appendix B highlights grammar mechanics and examples for reference as students complete writing assignments. End-of-Chapter Content End-of-chapter material provides opportunity for review and application of concepts. • • A concise Summary reiterates the learn- ing outcomes and provides a brief review of the content for student reference. • • Glossary Terms identifies important study skills terms covered in the chapter and listed in the end-of-text glossary. • • Review questions highlight basic concepts presented in the chapter so students can evaluate understanding of the material. • • Critical Thinking activities provide an opportunity for self-reflection so students can relate the topics to their personal lives. • • Internet exercises provide additional re- search opportunities for greater under- standing of selected concepts discussed in the chapter. • • Skills Practice activities provide an oppor- tunity for students to engage in hands-on application of the content to perfect their study skills. G-W Learning Companion Website The G-W Learning Companion Website is a free resource that provides additional study materials in an interactive electronic format. Activity files for the skills practice activities at the end of each chapter may be downloaded and completed for additional practice. Also included on the website are pretests, post- tests, and vocabulary activities that comple- ment selected chapters. The website is located at www.g-wlearning.com/careereducation/ 115 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Portfolio Development Portfolio Development activities provide guidance for creating a personal portfolio to use when explor- ing volunteer, education and training, and career opportunities. This process requires that you self- reflect on personal accomplishments and skills as you create documentation for final presentation. Completing these activities will help you prepare a professional product for the job-application pro- cess, giving you a head start on your career search in an increasingly competitive workforce. Lesson 1: Overview When applying for a job, a volunteer position, or entry into an educational institution, one way to demonstrate your qualifications is to present a portfolio to the interviewer. A portfolio is a selection of related materials that you collect and organize to demonstrate your job qualifications, skills, and talents. For example, a certification showing you have completed Microsoft Office Specialist training could help you get a job at a local newspaper. A portfolio is a dynamic document, which means it should be reviewed and updated on a regular basis. Visual artists and communication professionals have historically presented portfolios of their creative work when seeking jobs or admission to educational institutions. However, portfo- lios are now used in many professions. It is helpful to research and identify which type is appropri- ate for the industry in which you are applying for a position. Commonly used formats for a portfolio are print and electronic. Job seekers will need copies of a print portfolio, as well as an electronic version, when applying for a position. A print portfolio is a hard-copy version that can be carried to an interview. It can be presented in a three-ring binder with divider tabs or any other method that works for you. An electronic portfolio is a digital version of a print portfolio. It can be saved to cloud-based storage services, flash drives, or CDs. There are many creative ways to present a digital portfolio. One option is to create an electronic presentation with slides for each item. Another option is to place the files on a CD. Websites also work well for presenting an electronic portfolio. The method you choose should allow the viewer to navigate and find items easily. As you collect materials for your portfolio, you will need an effective strategy to keep the items clean, safe, and organized for assembly at the appropriate time. Structure and organization are important when working on an on-going project that includes multiple pieces. Never include an original document in a portfolio. Photocopy each document that you want to include and file the original in a safe place for future reference. A large manila envelope works well to keep hard copies of documents, photos, awards, and other items safe. File folders also work well. 1. Research Types of Portfolios and select the one that is most appropriate for you and your career goals. 2. Consider and plan for the technology that might be needed for creating and scanning docu- ments for an electronic portfolio. You may need access to desktop-publishing software, scan- ners, cameras, and other digital equipment or software. 3. Create a master spreadsheet to track each component that you add to your portfolio. Save the spread- sheet as MASTER_PORTFOLIO with your last name, for example MASTER_PORTFOLIO_SMITH, or use a different naming convention that is suitable for your management system. Ask your instruc- tor where you should save your file. It is recommended to use a flash drive as a backup, in addition to the school network, so that you have access to your information at all times. APPENDIX A 6 Study Skills Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 6 SUMMARY • (LO 1-1) Explain the concept of study skills. Study skills are the strategies a person applies to learning. They are how you approach learning, select processes that work for you, and eliminate distractions that hinder you from your goals. • (LO 1-2) Identify three personal behaviors that can help a person develop study skills. Examples of personal behaviors that help an individual develop study skills are having a positive attitude, self-confidence, and focus. • (LO 1-3) Cite the steps of the decision-making process. The decision-making process involves five steps: define the problem, gather information, choose the best alternative, act on the decision, and evaluate the solution or decision. • (LO 1-4) List examples of pre-study tips. Examples of pre-study tips are to avoid multitasking, turn off digital devices, and take care of your personal well-being. • (LO 1-5) Summarize academic integrity. Academic integrity is the demonstration of honesty and responsibility in completion of academic work and performance as a student. Being unprepared or copying answers on a test is unacceptable behavior. In addition, presenting information in a report as yours when you really copied material that belongs to another person is plagiarism and will not contribute to you earning an education needed for future employment. From the first day of class, realize that your job is to learn, make good grades, and get a well-rounded education. Communicate with your instructor, attend class, and be an ethical individual. GLOSSARY TERMS Visit the G-W Learning companion website at www.g-wlearning.com/careereducation/ to review the following glossary terms. skill study skills soft skills transferable skills attitude self-confidence self-talk focus decision-making critical-thinking skills academic integrity plagiarism ethics morals integrity REVIEW 1. Discuss study skills. 2. List three examples of study skills. 3. Identify examples of personal behaviors that are needed to develop good study skills.