Portfolio 2: Reflective Writing - Analyzing Presentation Experience

This portfolio entry presents a reflective analysis of a student's experience with a presentation on network and information security technologies. The student describes the preparation process, highlighting the importance of structure, research, and understanding the topic. The report details the student's contributions, including defining key terms and presenting original ideas, and the learning outcomes, such as the need for topic interest and effective presentation delivery. The student also discusses how they would handle the experience differently, focusing on topic selection and information gathering. Furthermore, the report assesses the positives, such as the use of visuals and clear definitions, and negatives, like the lack of interactivity. The portfolio includes a bibliography of relevant academic sources, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to the reflective writing assignment. The student provides recommendations and conclusions for future research and findings to address the problems and limitations.

Running head: PORTFOLIO 2
Portfolio 2: Reflective Writing
Name of the Student:
Name of the University:

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1.0 Brief description of experience related to presentation
I had undertaken my presentation report on the topic “Network and Information
Security Technologies”. While conducting my course study, I had done the work in group and
gained knowledge to plan an effective presentation. Before started to work for this presentation, I
was not familiar with the amount of work and effort that would require to provide to complete
the work my due assignment date. I had set an objective behind preparing the report. I had done a
lot of research analysis on selected topic to explain my knowledge in my report. I had provided a
brief description of the topic, provide an overview and investigate the problem.
2.0 Contribution to experience
I had found that most important is the structure of the presentation. In my assessment
requirement file, I had provided with the structure, therefore it became easier for me to give the
perfect structure to my report. After the structure, search for key information and data related to
selected topic is also important. I have some knowledge on network and information security
technologies used to secure the network used by the users to share and store of data on the
network server. I had defined the key terms which is used to search information such as
information, network security, and network technologies. I had presented my own ideas on the
selected topic and discussed the research relevant to the objectives of report. I had gathered
required information and analyzed that information. I had examined the research issues from
global and local perspective.

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3.0 Learning from the experience
I had found that before preparing any report presentation on a topic, one must have an
interest as well as knowledge on the topic. Delivery of the presentation report is also important
for getting high marks. I had learnt that before writing a report, it is required to construct model-
what, so what and now what. It is necessary to draw relationship between theoretical
understanding and key aspects of observation.
4.0 Handling of experience differently
I have an analysis experience. I had made sure if the selected topic is good and if I can
able to find sufficient information on it. In my experience, contraction between reality as well as
expectations is described. Finally, conclusion and recommendations were provided in the report
to conclude what actually the topic is stated, summary of the entire research report and
suggestions for future research. I had explained the significance of my findings to address the
problems and limitations.
5.0 Positives and negatives of presentation
The positive aspect of my presentation is that it builds up images to aid an understanding
of the concepts. It draws attention to define the key terms. By proper analysis and observation, I
had assessed my degree of comprehension on preparing the report. The negative aspect is that the
report does not provide the reader with an opportunity to ask questions and provide of feedback.
It is not an interactive report; therefore there are chances of misunderstanding.

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