Category: Writing

Taylor Swift’s music travels unusually well. Fans in countries with different languages, norms, and emotional cultures still find themselves deeply connected to her storytelling. They translate her lyrics, build communities, and create shared rituals that turn her music into a global communication system. Looking at how these fans interact with Swift’s work offers a real-world…

In healthcare, we talk a lot about listening, to symptoms, to families, to our patients’ stories. But when it comes to pain, what we hear is often filtered through our own assumptions. I’ve watched patients clench the rails, shiver, guard their incisions, and still tell me they’re “fine.” Others cry out loudly at the first…

“Virtuous Interfaces: Integrating Confucian Ethics with Usability Heuristics to Combat Dark Patterns” examines how Confucian ethical principles can address deceptive UX/UI design practices known as dark patterns. This paper is in my portfolio as it demonstrates my ability to apply ethical frameworks, specifically Confucian virtues, to modern usability challenges, highlighting my analytical skills and commitment…

“Definitions and Histories” traces the evolution of technical communication from the ancient scribes of Mesopotamia to today’s digital virtuosos. This paper examines key revolutions in the field—each reshaping our approach to clarity, accessibility, and audience engagement—and how these principles have remained constant despite the changing mediums. We chart the course of the discipline’s adaptation and…

In this letter, I offer a thoughtful and constructive review of a local café called Loyal Coffee. I highlight the café’s strengths, such as the music selection and friendly staff, while also identifying an area for improvement: the seating arrangements. By providing specific examples and feedback gathered from the community, the letter demonstrates a genuine…