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> > >> I'm looking for is ideas on putting a portfolio together physically.
> > Thanks,
> > >> Mary Massirer (mary_massirer -at- baylor -dot- edu)
> > >>
> > >
> > >I'm having great success with a three-ring binder.
> > I suggest adding a table of contents to the portfolio. The client can
> > easily see the depth and breadth of your experience and quickly locate
> > samples applicable to his job.
> > Sue Ellen Adkins
> Good suggestion...consider it done!!
Also, consider a cover page with your name, address, email...etc. This
way the person perusing your portfolio will have a strong name reference
to associate with your work. You may want to consider short, reflective
sketches (maybe one or two paragraphs) about each entry.
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