ENGL 131 Portfolio Breaking it Down

Portfolio Requirements 3-5 revised showcase papers selected by you to be evaluated on the basis of the outcomes, including the major paper Critical Reflection for each outcome that makes an argument for how the selected paper(s) demonstrates the specific course outcome, as well as an introduction and final reflection to your portfolio Compendium: Original or revised copies of each major and short assignment [optional] Other drafts and/or peer review comments that help you to illustrate your development and outcome four

Showcase Pieces Three to five significantly revised essays At least one has to be a Major Paper Two to four Short Assignments Must demonstrate revision, engagement with instructor and peer feedback

Critical Reflections One critical reflection for each outcome/paper A metacognitive reflection for each outcome and showcase piece that explains how the paper fulfills the requirements of the outcome(s), and what the student has learned that will transfer. Students should quote from their papers and feedback to support their metacognitive arguments.

Critical Reflections: Introduction and Conclusion Contextualize your learning in this course. Who were you as a writer before this course? What will the reader expect to find in this portfolio? Summarize each outcome in your own words Conclusion Summarize your learning What have you learned that you can see transferring to your future endeavors?

Critical Reflection: Outcomes Why is this Outcome important? What paper have you chosen for this outcome? Why? Argue + explain how you have performed each aspect of the outcomes Summarize the main things you’ve learned from this outcome + this paper

Compendium Includes originals of ALL assignments [optional] Other drafts and/or peer review comments that help you to illustrate your development and outcome four Includes any formerly incomplete assignments An incomplete compendium results in an incomplete portfolio

Complete/Incomplete Portfolios Portfolios must be complete to pass this class. Any short or major papers that were not completed during the quarter must be complete in the portfolio. “Incomplete” papers includes papers that were: Too short Didn’t follow the prompt