Writing 10 E-Portfolio Assignment 

E-PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW: PORTFOLIO RUBRIC

Nearly all Merritt Writing Program courses include a portfolio as a final assignment, as it is a rich representation of learning and self-reflection. A portfolio gives your reader insight into your learning throughout a semester or within a minor/major program; it can also be shared with employers and graduate schools. You might think of this assignment as an opportunity for you to teach readers about how to interpret evidence of learning. Given that framework, you will want to be candid, specific, and evidence-based in your approach.

As you compile the various sections of the portfolio, you will be asked to include various artifacts and write cover notes explaining how these artifacts illustrate your accomplishments of various learning outcomes and requirements of the course. The e-portfolio construction process will allow you to reflect on where you were at the beginning of the semester, the steps you took during the semester to improve, where you are now, and where you would like to improve in the future. You are required to complete a course e-portfolio with WordPress in order to pass this course.

E-PORTFOLIO CONTENT:

 (1.)  INTRODUCTION –The purpose of the Introduction is to share about yourself and your e-portfolio. Your goal is to introduce your work and reflect on the progress you have made since the beginning of the Fall semester. See the checklist for specifics.

Required artifacts:

1. COVER LETTER

2. HEADSHOT

(2.)   PROCESS (Program Learning Outcome) --Demonstrate thorough engagement with the iterative processes of reading, writing, and speaking.

Integrate peer and faculty feedback throughout the planning and drafting process (Course Learning Outcome)

Required artifacts:

1. COVER LETTER 

2. Brainstorming in the form of cubing, outlining, or clustering/mind maps. (1)

3. Two Process-themed journals (2)

4. Essay 1—Evaluation Essay (initial and final drafts with feedback)

(3.)  RHETORIC –Analyze and apply the requisite styles, structures, and standards of relevant professions, genres, and academic disciplines.

Develop the ability to argue for different rhetorical purposes: persuade, explain, cooperate, refute

Required artifacts:

1. COVER LETTER

2. Two Rhetoric themed journals (2)

3. Essay 2--Argument (initial and final drafts with feedback)

(4.)  COLLABORATION –Collaborate successfully as members of an academic community.

Collaborate successfully on group tasks and class projects by supporting your classmates as members of the same learning community.

Required artifacts:

1. COVER LETTER

2. Write-ups of three collaborative in-class activities or journals (3)

(5.)  RESEARCH ETHICS –Apply ethical standards to the practice of academic research and public discourse.

Demonstrate information literacy and be able to work with evidence

Required artifacts:

1. COVER LETTER

2. One Ethics themed journals (1)

3. Essay 4  (initial and final drafts with feedback) 

(6.)  CRAFT – Craft language that reveals aesthetic awareness.

Develop ability to synthesize and express complex ideas

Required artifacts:

1. COVER LETTER

2. Beginning of semester diagnostic essay & end of semester diagnostic essay.

3. Essay 3  (initial and final drafts with feedback)

4. Two peer review related journals (2)