John Philip Lee E-Portfolio

John Philip Lee E-Portfolio


Hello and welcome to my Penn State E-Portfolio. Here I have a collection of essays and speeches that demonstrate my progress in becoming a more effective, engaging communicator. Many of the works have been heavily revised reflecting my better understanding of rhetorical styles and techniques throughout my undergraduate career. 

The majority of the work presented in the E-Portfolio has been heavily influenced by my enrollment in LA 101H or Honors Rhetoric and Civic Life. During that course, I was exposed to many methods that I have since used to improve my communication skills.  I believe these skills will not only greatly aid me in the rest of my academic endeavors but will also be indispensable after my undergraduate studies have come to a close.

I am currently majoring in Biological Anthropology though I have expressed continued interest in adding Biology or Economics as concurrent majors.  Attending graduate school is a goal of mine but I am unsure of whether or not I want to attempt to enroll in medical school or law school.  However, I am positive that I would like to help draft medical policy for the government.  Regardless of which path I take after undergraduate study, the manner in which I communicate will greatly determine the level of success I can achieve.

In drafting policy, it is important to not only identify the issues at hand and developing a realistic and appropriate strategy to address these concerns but to also use engaging and descriptive language to explain the roles required at every level that policy is implemented.  This includes clearly stating the overall national or international objective so that those who are implementing the policy at a more local level know the guidelines and boundaries of the policy described.  However, at the highest levels of government, the policy described cannot be too specific as it will not be able to accommodate the interests or be effectively executed because the lower levels of government may have neither the resources nor the capabilities to accomplish on overly specific task.  Therefore, it is important that I communicate broad, far-reaching policies in general terms while still being able to clearly explain the overall goals.