1. Due Electronically (Canvas) Wednesday, June 10 by 11:59 pm
English 131 Portfolio
Due Electronically (Canvas)
Wednesday, June 10 by 11:59 pm

2. 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

3. Showcase Papers Method 1- Organize by Paper
Choose four papers that demonstrate all four outcomes
Organizing by paper has benefits
stresses the integrated nature of writing
recognizes the complexity of papers
Holistic grading
Drawbacks
Takes more time to grade
Students need more support fulfilling all four outcomes in all four papers

4. Showcase Papers Method 2- Organize by Outcome
Choose one paper per outcome
Choose one paper that best shows each particular outcome; the critical reflection serves as a lens through which you grade the attached paper
This is more of a streamlined approach and useful the first time you teach the curriculum:
Strengths: easier to teach, focus revision around the outcomes
Drawbacks: doesn’t show integration, students can “cherry- pick” papers and skills
Some teachers use this approach yet still take points off if another outcome’s skill is vastly lacking.—explain with an example

5. Critical Reflections One critical reflection for each outcome/paper
Write a metacognitive reflection for each outcome/paper explaining how the paper fulfills the requirements of the outcome(s), and what you’ve learned that will transfer. Please quote from your papers and feedback to support your metacognitive argument.

6. Critical Reflection (Outcome approach)
How does this Outcome connect to your theme? (optional)
Why is this Outcome important?
What paper have you chosen for this outcome? Why?
Argue + explain how you have performed each bullet point
Summarize the main things you’ve learned from this outcome + this paper

7. Introduction/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?

8. Compendium
Upload original or revised copies of every major and short assignment
[optional] Other drafts and/or peer review comments that help you to illustrate your development and outcome four
If a paper was incomplete when you turned it in, it must be complete in the compendium to receive credit.
An incomplete compendium results in an incomplete portfolio

9. Complete/Incomplete Portfolios
Your portfolio 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
I must be able to open your portfolio and all attachments. Your portfolio must be turned in on time.

10. Grading See the attached grading rubric and grid
Each outcome is given a grade determined through a mutual reading of the showcase paper and the accompanying critical reflection
The critical reflection material as a whole (including the intro and conclusion) is also given a grade. The five grades are averaged to provide one portfolio grade
Your portfolio is 70% of your grade in English 131.An incomplete portfolio will receive a .9 or less. You need a 2.0 or higher to receive your “composition” credit and thus not have to retake English 131.

11. Remember
The critical reflections are just as important as revised essays
Carefully and thoughtfully analyze your own writing
Show an in depth understanding of the outcomes and make a claim about how your writing demonstrates each outcome
Quote from your assignments to back up the claims you are making in regards to each outcome, but also rhetorically analyze your choice for using that quote