Writing is a journey, not a destination.
Writing is a journey, not a destination.
Welcome to my portfolio. This page contains samples of business, technical, research, and creative writing projects completed during my graduate and undergraduate studies.
BUSINESS & TECHNICAL WRITING SAMPLES:
MEDIA KIT PROJECT-PW5400 Writing for Media & Public Relations:
This piece was my first graduate school project at New England College. The media kit contains a news release, feature article, op-ed article, and informational brochure. All pieces in the media kit highlight my current employer, Santa Fe YouthWorks, with the exception of the op-ed article, which focuses on workforce training programs as a mechanism for reducing youth recidivism.
This piece was my first graduate school project at New England College. The media kit contains a news release, feature article, op-ed article, and informational brochure. All pieces in the media kit highlight my current employer, Santa Fe YouthWorks, with the exception of the op-ed article, which focuses on workforce training programs as a mechanism for reducing youth recidivism.
| Baldwin_Devin_Media Kit_Final Draft |
Professional brochure -PW 5600-Business & Technical Communication:
This course exposed us to the various aspects of business and technical writing. During the course, I developed a job analysis report, a professional cover letter and resume, a formal proposal, a professional brochure, and a set of instructions. Upon the conclusion of the term, I actually submitted my proposal and brochure to my employer, proposing the creation and implementation of an employee benefits program.
This course exposed us to the various aspects of business and technical writing. During the course, I developed a job analysis report, a professional cover letter and resume, a formal proposal, a professional brochure, and a set of instructions. Upon the conclusion of the term, I actually submitted my proposal and brochure to my employer, proposing the creation and implementation of an employee benefits program.
| Baldwin_Devin_Proposal and Brochure_Final Draft |
First Amendment Essay- Special Topic PW5990-Digital Ethics:
This course focused on exploring how current media environments impact consumers of media and citizens in media-saturated societies. Over the term, we examined the concepts of brand journalism, created media maps of our personal media consumption and discussed various forms of media manipulation. For our final project, we selected a case of a potential First Amendment violation to analyze and write about in an op-ed format. I chose to examine the case of University of Virginia professor, Doug Muir, and how his personal comments posted on Facebook about the Black Lives Matter movement, resulted in the university asking him to take a leave of absence.
This course focused on exploring how current media environments impact consumers of media and citizens in media-saturated societies. Over the term, we examined the concepts of brand journalism, created media maps of our personal media consumption and discussed various forms of media manipulation. For our final project, we selected a case of a potential First Amendment violation to analyze and write about in an op-ed format. I chose to examine the case of University of Virginia professor, Doug Muir, and how his personal comments posted on Facebook about the Black Lives Matter movement, resulted in the university asking him to take a leave of absence.
| baldwin_devin_first_amendment_op-ed_final_draft.pdf |
Memorandum for Past as Prologue Course:
I wrote this memorandum for my Past as Prologue class at the University of Denver. The memorandum demonstrates the extensive research required when proposing an organizational change, such as expansion into a new international market.
I wrote this memorandum for my Past as Prologue class at the University of Denver. The memorandum demonstrates the extensive research required when proposing an organizational change, such as expansion into a new international market.
| Memorandum_ International Expansion Project_Baldwin_Devin_Past as Prologue.pdf |
CREATIVE WRITING SAMPLES:
Montage' Essay- Special Topic PW 5990-Creative Nonfiction
This essay was part of a collection of montages' entitled SNAPSHOTS that I wrote for my Creative Nonfiction class at New England College. Each narrative in the collection focuses on the themes of race, identity, and culture.
This essay was part of a collection of montages' entitled SNAPSHOTS that I wrote for my Creative Nonfiction class at New England College. Each narrative in the collection focuses on the themes of race, identity, and culture.
| Going_to_the_Party_montage_essay_Baldwin_Devin.pdf |
Excerpt from Montage' Essay- PW 5020-Editing & Publishing
This is an excerpt from a montage' essay entitled Estranged: A Meditation on Grief, Loss, and Rebirth. I wrote this piece for my editing and publishing course at New England College.
This is an excerpt from a montage' essay entitled Estranged: A Meditation on Grief, Loss, and Rebirth. I wrote this piece for my editing and publishing course at New England College.
| Excerpt_from_Estranged_ A Meditative Reflection on Grief_Loss and Rebirth_Baldwin_Devin.pdf |
ACADEMIC RESEARCH WRITING SAMPLES:
Capstone Project: A Case for Native American Leadership Principles in Corporate America
This is the undergraduate Capstone project that I submitted to fulfill my graduation requirement at the University of Denver. Conducting the research for this project served as the impetus in my decision to apply to graduate school.
This is the undergraduate Capstone project that I submitted to fulfill my graduation requirement at the University of Denver. Conducting the research for this project served as the impetus in my decision to apply to graduate school.
| A_Case_for_Native_American_Leadership_in_Corporate_America_Baldwin_Devin.pdf |
Essay on Poverty & Globalization: 21st Century Global Studies
I wrote this essay on the harmful effects of poverty and globalization for my 21st Century Global Studies course at the University of Denver.
I wrote this essay on the harmful effects of poverty and globalization for my 21st Century Global Studies course at the University of Denver.
| Essay on Poverty and Globalization_21st Century Global Studies_Baldwin_Devin.pdf |
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