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Introduction to the Final Portfolio.Vanessa Alander

EN1200

Intent:

Think of the portfolio as an argument (possibly in the form of a story) that you have evolved as awriter and thinker this semester. In order to make that argument, youll introduce me to your

experience in this class, share your thoughts, and then Ill start to read a collection of texts thatrepresent your best work. The final collection of work is meant for you to show your learningthroughout the semester and then to demonstrate the argument for you final course grade (moreinformation below).

On 11/29, we will complete in in-class writing assignment to begin your reflecting back and forwardabout your learning and writing. This will be the only work completed in class on this project. Youare expected to bring this project through all the steps of the writing process we have worked on allsemester (vomit draft, revision draft and clean draft) on your own.

The final is due (no exceptions) on 12/11 in class.

Process:

Your final portfolio will be submitted in hard copy. The other option is to create a new website(Wordpress or Google Sites) or use your existing reflective site, if created on Wordpress, with pagesfor each piece listed below. I am open to either or. It is your choice.

Regardless of which submission avenue you choose, they both will contain the same information/sections. All writing samples must be clean, revised and edited. Think zero typos at a minimum.

What will the Introduction to the Portfolio look like?

This is not a one-size-fits-all answer. Past students have taken many, varied paths. Just like theMGA Project, this is open genre. No matter the path your reflective collection takes, you have twomajor objectives to accomplish:

1. Showcase your learning2. Demonstrate an argument for your final, course grade.

The layout/format of your portfolio to showcase your learning must include all of the followingcomponents:

Table of Content ______________

Introduction to your Portfolio (Clean Draft) ______________MGA Research Paper (Writing Sample 1) ______________

Rant ______________

Power of Words ______________

Your Choice ______________

Introduction to your Portfolio (Vomit Draft) ______________

Introduction to your Portfolio (Revision Draft) ______________

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Your choice writing sample could be a writing journal or a larger projects completed this semester.It could be a longer writing piece from your MGA project. Or it could be a hybrid of all three. Also,you may choose to include what you feel to be your least successful work this semester to helpdemonstrate your growth as a writer and student.

And yes, you must include all three copies of the process pieces (aka vomit and revision) at the endof the piece. I want to see the writer going through the process. In class, we will brainstorm all therevision/editing activities, we completed in class throughout the semester to refresh your memoryand to aid you in your own revisions. I highly encourage you to make an appointment with thewriting center after your vomit draft is due.

What will the Argument for a Grade look like?

In addition to this piece taking the reader on your journey through the semester, it will also be theclosing argument for your final grade for the entire semester. As such, you need to incorporate yourargument in the following areas in relation to your grade. Your grade and argument should beobvious. I shouldnt have to search for it. Your argument must take into account the followingthree areas. You need to assign yourself a letter grade (A, B, C, D, or Fno plus or minus allowed)for each section. It could look something like: Participation: C, Progress B, Performance C.

Use the grading contract to justify your grade.

What does an A (or D) Student Look like?

Most people are B/C people. Were B/C students and B/C workers. A C is an average student.There is nothing wrong with being an average student. An A person is an oddity as A people arerequired to consistently go above and beyond. Keep that in mind as you justify the grade you feelyouve worked towards. And you should choose the letter grade that you feel that you encompassfully, not partially. If you dont have perfect attendance, then the chances of an A is very slim.

A: Consistently Above and Beyond. Completed more than asked/expected weekly. One of

the very best. Your work singles you out from the pack. Perfect participation. Perfectattendance (sport not included)

B: Occasionally performs above course requirements . Exceeds expectations 75% of the time.Missed one class.

C: Just Enough. Does the bare minimum. Nothing more, nothing less. Missed Classes. D: Didnt Try. Assignments do not match the requirements, assignments not complete,

products have multiple grammar issues. No revision. Missed classes. Missing assignments. F: Forget about it. Assignments not passed in. No efort, negative participation, missed

classes.

Details: Your final reflective argument paper must be 1750-2500pages. All finalized pieces should be typed and double-spaced in a 11 to 12-point font. No fancy

fonts please. A title should appear above each piece. All writing should be revised and edited. I should be able to publish ALL pieces in your

portfolio without editing, revising, etc. Your writings should be gathered or bound together in a way that permits easy reading and

commenting. They should be collected in some sort of folder (not a binder!). Place name on the outside of the folder along with section number. You need to creatively

title your entire reflective collection as well. Remember the role titles play, reveal a little tothe reader, but not too much.

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Include a table of contents as the first page of your portfolio.

Prewriting Questions (11/29):

Answer them to create possible material to be used for the introduction to your final portfolio. Useyour reflective blog posts to refresh your thinking.

A. How has this English writing course been the same as or diferent from other English writingcourses you have taken?

B. List three things you understand about writing that you didnt know before. Can you give anexample of how this understanding changes the way you write or think?

C. During the first week of class, what did you think you would write about? Is that what youended up doing? How did you decide what to write about? Has your focused changed overthe course of the semester?

D. Did you experience anything new when it comes to audience this semester? What was it liketo post on a blog, share your work in groups, and get feedback from me?

E. What did you read this semester? How did you find the texts? Did your reading influenceyour thinking? Explain. Details (for example the specific name of a writer, an article title, a

journal title) are a great start to a successful portfolio.

F. Have you ever done a blog or made a website before? How did that go? What do blogs andwebsites have to do with writing?G. How might you use the experiences of this class in the future? Future classes? Life in

general?

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