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This document provides instructions for writing a letter of transmission for each section of a portfolio. The letter should reflect on the section's contents and explain their relevance to the author in the past, present or future, rather than simply listing what is included. The purpose of the portfolio and its sections may change over time as contents are added or removed depending on the portfolio's purpose.
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