The PortfolioThe Portfolio

Early PlanningEarly Planning

& Preparation& Preparation

A workshop designed for A workshop designed for

the beginning of your semester.the beginning of your semester.

To complete this workshop, you will To complete this workshop, you will need:need:

Something to write with~Something to write with~

you will want to take notesyou will want to take notes

andand complete the five complete the five

activities in this workshop.activities in this workshop.

Free planners are available online. http://www.hotscripts.com/Detailed/53268.html

http://www.uksafari.com/planner.htm

A monthly schedulerA monthly scheduler

Your courseYour coursesyllabus & calendarsyllabus & calendar

So…What IsSo…What IsA Writing Portfolio?A Writing Portfolio?

The Writing Portfolio at JCC is a collection of The Writing Portfolio at JCC is a collection of youryour writingwriting at its at its bestbest. It offers evidence of achievement . It offers evidence of achievement and progress related to department standards and progress related to department standards defined by the college’s composition faculty and defined by the college’s composition faculty and personal goals personal goals identified by youidentified by you. .

Every writing student at JCC must submit a portfolio Every writing student at JCC must submit a portfolio consisting of a variety of revised papers completed consisting of a variety of revised papers completed during the current semester that best demonstrate during the current semester that best demonstrate competency in skills and strategies appropriate to competency in skills and strategies appropriate to the course in which you are enrolled. the course in which you are enrolled.

General Portfolio Requirements IncludeGeneral Portfolio Requirements Include

English 090English 090 English 131English 131 English 132English 132

Minimum Page Minimum Page

RequirementRequirement8 full page8 full page

minimumminimum

10 full page10 full page

minimumminimum

12 page12 page

minimumminimum

Minimum Length of Minimum Length of Papers AcceptedPapers Accepted(only full pages counted)(only full pages counted)

1 page paper1 page paper

minimumminimum

2 page paper2 page paper

minimumminimum

3 page paper 3 page paper minimumminimum

Modes ExpectedModes ExpectedMostly NarrativeMostly Narrative

Writing must demonstrate at leastWriting must demonstrate at least

two different modestwo different modes such assuch as

narrative/descriptive, informative, narrative/descriptive, informative, or persuasive writingor persuasive writing

Writing must demonstrate Writing must demonstrate varietyvariety of of

expository, persuasive or argumentative,expository, persuasive or argumentative,

and critical response essays.and critical response essays.

A A research paper is requiredresearch paper is required.. Other Other

RequirementsRequirements

Students will demonstrateStudents will demonstrate

competency with basic writing skills.competency with basic writing skills.

Writing will demonstrateWriting will demonstrate

understanding of how audience andunderstanding of how audience and

purpose statements help shapepurpose statements help shape

writing.writing.

At least one essay will demonstrate useAt least one essay will demonstrate use

of 1 – 2 outside sources. of 1 – 2 outside sources.

Students will demonstrate ability toStudents will demonstrate ability to

correctly use MLA citation andcorrectly use MLA citation and

documentation strategiesdocumentation strategies

Writing will demonstrate understanding of Writing will demonstrate understanding of

how audience and purpose statementshow audience and purpose statements

help shape writing.help shape writing.

The research paper must demonstrate writerThe research paper must demonstrate writer

competency in incorporating a variety of sourcecompetency in incorporating a variety of source

materials into researched writing.materials into researched writing.

Students will demonstrate competent use of MLAStudents will demonstrate competent use of MLA

rules for citation and documentation.rules for citation and documentation.

Writing will demonstrate clear awareness of how Writing will demonstrate clear awareness of how the relationship between writer purpose audience the relationship between writer purpose audience expectations, & the written workexpectations, & the written work

The Purpose of the PortfolioThe Purpose of the Portfolio

The portfolio is meant to The portfolio is meant to help you understand and help you understand and appreciate writing as a appreciate writing as a skill that develops over skill that develops over time.time.

The portfolio process The portfolio process encourages study of encourages study of rhetorical skills and rhetorical skills and thoughtful revisions of thoughtful revisions of papers.papers.

English 131.01

Shirk Student #4

In addition to serving as a In addition to serving as a learning tool, the portfolio learning tool, the portfolio is an evaluation tool.is an evaluation tool.

Put plainly, the portfolio serves as your final Put plainly, the portfolio serves as your final exam. exam. It is worth 35 – 50 % of your course grade.It is worth 35 – 50 % of your course grade.

Your instructor determines this percentage. Your instructor determines this percentage. Look through your course syllabus and Look through your course syllabus and make make note of what portion of your grade the note of what portion of your grade the portfolio is worth.portfolio is worth.

Unlike a traditional exam that requires you to show what you know in a timed setting, you will work on your portfolio over the entire semester!

This way, you have time to meet course expectations, master skills, establish quality goals, and revise all of your papers in order to present your best writing.

In a very real way, you can write your way to the grade you most desire.

Goal Setting & Planningare

The rest of this workshop will help you setsolid writing goals and plan for your portfolio success.

Activity 1Activity 1

Since reflection and self-awareness help with goal Since reflection and self-awareness help with goal setting and are great predictors of success, this setting and are great predictors of success, this first activity asks you to write responses to:first activity asks you to write responses to:

1.1. Identify two things about yourself as a writer that you Identify two things about yourself as a writer that you consider strengths. For instance, if you enjoy writing consider strengths. For instance, if you enjoy writing poetry, your strengths might include the ability to capture poetry, your strengths might include the ability to capture detail. If you are an organized person, outlining may be a detail. If you are an organized person, outlining may be a strength. strength.

2.2. Identify two things related to writing with which you are Identify two things related to writing with which you are most uncomfortable. most uncomfortable.

3.3. Identify two characteristics of good writing that you would Identify two characteristics of good writing that you would like to practice. like to practice.

Once you have identified these areas, you can work Once you have identified these areas, you can work from your strengths, address concerns, and from your strengths, address concerns, and practice new skills over the semester.practice new skills over the semester.

Portfolio OutcomesPortfolio Outcomes

JCC composition faculty have also created goals, JCC composition faculty have also created goals, called outcomes, for you. Outcomes promote writing called outcomes, for you. Outcomes promote writing that:that:

1.1. is engaging, original, clear, focused, and well-developed;is engaging, original, clear, focused, and well-developed;2.2. uses a variety of modes;uses a variety of modes;3.3. addresses purpose, engages audience, and establishes addresses purpose, engages audience, and establishes

credibility;credibility;4.4. develops a central idea using specific supports;develops a central idea using specific supports;5.5. controls organization; controls organization; 6.6. integrates source material and documents sources correctly;integrates source material and documents sources correctly;7.7. creates polished drafts through drafting and revision;creates polished drafts through drafting and revision;8.8. uses correct grammar and mechanics.uses correct grammar and mechanics.

Your portfolio grade will reflect your competency in these areas.Your portfolio grade will reflect your competency in these areas.

Activity 2: Check InActivity 2: Check InLine up your goals with department goals. Take notes as you Line up your goals with department goals. Take notes as you compare and contrast the strengths, concerns, and desires you compare and contrast the strengths, concerns, and desires you identified about yourself as a writer with the previous list of identified about yourself as a writer with the previous list of outcomes. outcomes.

Make note of outcomes that are similar to strengths or concerns you Make note of outcomes that are similar to strengths or concerns you identified. Look over the course syllabus to discover how the class identified. Look over the course syllabus to discover how the class will be addressing these outcomes. Review the text for chapters or will be addressing these outcomes. Review the text for chapters or units that work with the these areas as well, note them. If you cannot units that work with the these areas as well, note them. If you cannot see where the class materials address outcomes, ask your instructor see where the class materials address outcomes, ask your instructor

Identify any of your strengths or concerns that you do not see listed Identify any of your strengths or concerns that you do not see listed in the outcomes and note them. in the outcomes and note them.

Later, you may need to talk with your instructor about any areas of Later, you may need to talk with your instructor about any areas of concern that you do not see addressed by the outcomes and/or you concern that you do not see addressed by the outcomes and/or you do not see in your text. Ask how the class will address your do not see in your text. Ask how the class will address your concerns.concerns.

ASK your questions! Self-advocacy is a positive skill ASK your questions! Self-advocacy is a positive skill to practice on the road to success.to practice on the road to success.

Flying TimePurpose:

To show how

time management

improves student

learningAudience:

College students

Your instructor, JCC Your instructor, JCC writing technicians, CSS writing technicians, CSS tutors, and fellow writing tutors, and fellow writing students are here to students are here to answer questions, help answer questions, help you analyze your writing you analyze your writing process, assist as you process, assist as you develop skills, and discuss develop skills, and discuss the ideas in your writing.the ideas in your writing.

We want to help you We want to help you develop skills that will develop skills that will strengthen your writing strengthen your writing and enhance your critical and enhance your critical thinking.thinking.

The portfolio process is an opportunity to develop personal habits that enhance your skills as a writer, serve your

educational goals, and make you an individual employers will value.

Activity 3: Activity 3: Time ManagementTime ManagementProfessionals find success is often tied to effective time management.

Planning adequate time to write, receive feedback, and revise your drafts will help you produce stronger portfolios.

For this activity, you will need your course syllabus, calendar, something to write with, and a planner.

Activity 3: Step OneActivity 3: Step OneForecast:Forecast: Review your class Review your class syllabus and calendar to find syllabus and calendar to find the answers to the questions the answers to the questions on the next slide. They will on the next slide. They will help you think about writing help you think about writing you will be doing.you will be doing.

If your syllabus and If your syllabus and class calendar do class calendar do not contain the not contain the answers, answers, askask your your instructor.instructor.

Plan:Plan: Record important Record important dates in your scheduler.dates in your scheduler.

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The Questions:The Questions:1.1. How many papers will you write this semester?How many papers will you write this semester?2.2. What modes will you be studying? What modes will you be studying? 3.3. How much time has the instructor allotted for you to write your papers?How much time has the instructor allotted for you to write your papers?4.4. Which ones will require primary or secondary research?Which ones will require primary or secondary research?5.5. How many drafts does your teacher require? How many drafts does your teacher require? 6.6. When are you scheduled to share (workshop) drafts with your peers?When are you scheduled to share (workshop) drafts with your peers?7.7. When are drafts and revised papers due?When are drafts and revised papers due?8.8. When are you required to complete GPAW activities?When are you required to complete GPAW activities?9.9. Are there special projects that require collaborative writing, service learning Are there special projects that require collaborative writing, service learning

arrangements, or field research that you need to plan for?arrangements, or field research that you need to plan for?

Record all draft and workshop Record all draft and workshop due dates in your scheduler.due dates in your scheduler.

Save extra time for specialSave extra time for specialprojects and research.projects and research.

EditingBug-a-Boos2-4

Paper 2 Due

Write up interview

Activity 3: Step TwoActivity 3: Step Two How Much Time to Plan? How Much Time to Plan?

Very few writers can dash off a cogent, coherent draft in one sitting. Very few writers can dash off a cogent, coherent draft in one sitting. Quality writing requires investment in the methodology you will use Quality writing requires investment in the methodology you will use to accomplish the task--often referred to as The Writing Process. to accomplish the task--often referred to as The Writing Process. How you engage the process will differ from project to project. How you engage the process will differ from project to project.

While we cannot tell individuals exactly how much time to plan for While we cannot tell individuals exactly how much time to plan for each paper, we can tell you that good writing requires intellectual each paper, we can tell you that good writing requires intellectual sweat and many hours.sweat and many hours.

Research writers often create a formal writing schedule to help keep Research writers often create a formal writing schedule to help keep themselves on track. However, you need not limit good planning to themselves on track. However, you need not limit good planning to larger projects. Shorter papers still need time for discovering, larger projects. Shorter papers still need time for discovering, focusing, developing, organizing, and revising. focusing, developing, organizing, and revising.

A paper planner is provided on the following slide. Copy and paste A paper planner is provided on the following slide. Copy and paste it into a Word document; use it to plan for each of your papers. it into a Word document; use it to plan for each of your papers.

Paper Planner Date assigned:___________________________Date assigned:___________________________ Date first draft is due______________________Date first draft is due______________________ Date revised draft is due:__________________Date revised draft is due:__________________ Required Length_______________Required Length_______________ Assignment parameters.Assignment parameters. For instance, does the For instance, does the

assignment require a specific mode—literary analysis, assignment require a specific mode—literary analysis, compare/contrast, cause/effect, subjective opinion, compare/contrast, cause/effect, subjective opinion, objective factual? Must you write on a specific subject? objective factual? Must you write on a specific subject? Are you confined to a period of time or a political slant?Are you confined to a period of time or a political slant?

Discovery strategies you would like to use (circle as Discovery strategies you would like to use (circle as many as apply): many as apply):

focused free writing and loopingfocused free writing and looping brainstorming brainstorming mapping/clustering mapping/clustering journalist questions journalist questions exploring the sensesexploring the senses dramatizationdramatization

Topic:_________________________________________Topic:_________________________________________ Purpose for Writing_________________________ Purpose for Writing_________________________

To inform, entertain, explain, persuade, argue?To inform, entertain, explain, persuade, argue? AudienceAudience

Identify your primary readers—to whom are you Identify your primary readers—to whom are you addressing this piece? Identify your secondary readers—addressing this piece? Identify your secondary readers—who else may be interested in reading?who else may be interested in reading?

Audience needsAudience needsWhat does your audience already know about your topic? What does your audience already know about your topic? What is their attitude toward the topic? What information What is their attitude toward the topic? What information do they not possess that you need to supply? What do they not possess that you need to supply? What response do you hope to achieve from the audience?response do you hope to achieve from the audience?

Writing Process (methodology): Writing Process (methodology): How do you plan to achieve your purpose? How will How do you plan to achieve your purpose? How will you develop your ideas? Will you use details, facts, you develop your ideas? Will you use details, facts, examples? Will a scratch outline help? Will you work examples? Will a scratch outline help? Will you work with your peers, your instructor, a writing technician with your peers, your instructor, a writing technician Will you research?Will you research?

Planning Research: Planning Research: If you need to conduct primary or secondary research, If you need to conduct primary or secondary research, what sources will you need? Plan time to take research what sources will you need? Plan time to take research notes, summarize source information, and document notes, summarize source information, and document source information. source information.

How many sources are required?__________How many sources are required?__________ Your Topic’s Significance Your Topic’s Significance

Why is this an interesting topic to write about?Why is this an interesting topic to write about?How will it connect with readers? What one idea are How will it connect with readers? What one idea are you most interested in conveying?you most interested in conveying?

A Working Thesis A Working Thesis Statement___________________________________Statement___________________________________Will your thesis be implied or directly stated? Where in Will your thesis be implied or directly stated? Where in your paper will your audience encounter this main your paper will your audience encounter this main idea?idea?

Essay OutlineEssay OutlineWill you make a scratch outline or a formal outline? Will you make a scratch outline or a formal outline? When will you begin to consider an organizational When will you begin to consider an organizational plan? Be sure to include references to researched plan? Be sure to include references to researched materials in your outline.materials in your outline.

List of GPAW workshops that might help with this List of GPAW workshops that might help with this paper.paper.

Based on the information Based on the information gained by completing the gained by completing the paper planner,paper planner, you canyou can set aside writing time for set aside writing time for each phase of your each phase of your project. Include time for project. Include time for discovery, organizing, discovery, organizing, drafting, and revising.drafting, and revising.

9-11 English:Invention & DiscoveryWorkshop

7-9 Write first draft

11-12 make aScratch outlineOf the rough draft

More writingSend to writer’s group

9-12 Read feedbackRevise

““To Do” Lists To Do” Lists are also good time management toolsare also good time management tools

““To Do” lists are not simply records of what To Do” lists are not simply records of what we need to accomplish during a day or a we need to accomplish during a day or a week. If, during the day, you need to go to week. If, during the day, you need to go to two classes, work, shop for groceries, and two classes, work, shop for groceries, and study, listing the events will not, alone, study, listing the events will not, alone, help you manage your time. help you manage your time.

Effective ‘To Do’ lists estimate how much Effective ‘To Do’ lists estimate how much time each activity and assignment will take. time each activity and assignment will take. Some things on your list may end up in Some things on your list may end up in your planner.your planner.

Keeping daily or weekly “To Do” lists will Keeping daily or weekly “To Do” lists will help you to become more time-conscious help you to become more time-conscious and a better time manager. and a better time manager.

Remember to include writing time on your Remember to include writing time on your list!list!

Tuesday

1 Study for calculus exam 2 hours2 Pick up cat litter, errands and oil change –1.5 hr (lunch)3 Library: 2 hrs research for English paper4 Pick up Danny at 5:00 (½ hr)5 Dinner/family 2.5 hours6 Practice dialogue for theater class 1 hour

Planning and listing are good habits; they work even better when flexible. Planning and listing are good habits; they work even better when flexible. Be sure to give yourself permission toBe sure to give yourself permission to revise and reschedule if work or revise and reschedule if work or other concerns require a shift in your plans. In other words, accommodate other concerns require a shift in your plans. In other words, accommodate your life while still accomplishing your goals.your life while still accomplishing your goals.

One key to continued success is follow-through on the reschedule.One key to continued success is follow-through on the reschedule.

Past writing students testify over and over again Past writing students testify over and over again that loose promises to oneself to ‘do the work later’ that loose promises to oneself to ‘do the work later’ are rarely kept and that such self-talk results in are rarely kept and that such self-talk results in last minute, poorly written products. When plans shift, last minute, poorly written products. When plans shift, reschedule a new writing time right away.reschedule a new writing time right away.

Ignore this little voice!It leads to procrastination.

III CAN WRITEAFTER I GO OUTWITH MY FRIENDS.

DON’T LISTEN TO THAT VOICE!Reschedule timenow!

Activity 5Activity 5

The little voice of procrastination is only The little voice of procrastination is only one obstacle that can jump in your way one obstacle that can jump in your way during this semester.during this semester.

Identify other internal or external obstacles Identify other internal or external obstacles that, in your past, have prevented you that, in your past, have prevented you from engaging the writing process. List from engaging the writing process. List them.them.

THE DEVILS THAT PLAGUE USTHE DEVILS THAT PLAGUE US

Activity 6Activity 6Discovering the best approach to writing is a personal process. What works well for one may not Discovering the best approach to writing is a personal process. What works well for one may not work for another. Some of us require complete quiet while writing; others need music in the work for another. Some of us require complete quiet while writing; others need music in the background. Some of us have supportive family members who will pick up some extra background. Some of us have supportive family members who will pick up some extra housework while we write our papers; others may have friends or family that mock our housework while we write our papers; others may have friends or family that mock our educational goals. educational goals.

For this activity, first identify what you need, want, and/or enjoy in order to write; think in terms For this activity, first identify what you need, want, and/or enjoy in order to write; think in terms of space, environment, and materials. Close your eyes for a minute and think about writing. of space, environment, and materials. Close your eyes for a minute and think about writing. Visualize yourself writing successfully, without distractions. What do you see? Visualize yourself writing successfully, without distractions. What do you see?

Next, identify two or three habits (little devils)Next, identify two or three habits (little devils) that prevent you from fully engaging your writing that prevent you from fully engaging your writing process. Write for at least five minutes about your needs and bad habits. process. Write for at least five minutes about your needs and bad habits.

Try to come up with ways to meet your needs and eliminate bad habits. For instance, if family Try to come up with ways to meet your needs and eliminate bad habits. For instance, if family interruptions are high on your list, you may need to consider if you have tried to find a space interruptions are high on your list, you may need to consider if you have tried to find a space that separates you from the maddening crowd OR if you’ve made your needs clear OR if you’ve that separates you from the maddening crowd OR if you’ve made your needs clear OR if you’ve not fulfilled something you promised your family, so they are bugging you. not fulfilled something you promised your family, so they are bugging you.

Remember, very little is totally beyond our control. We always have choices.Remember, very little is totally beyond our control. We always have choices.

After you finish this workshop, talk about this exercise—identifying your obstacles and solutionsAfter you finish this workshop, talk about this exercise—identifying your obstacles and solutions—with those folks who may be part of the problem Or with someone whose thinking you admire. —with those folks who may be part of the problem Or with someone whose thinking you admire. Ask them for their ideas. Ask them for their ideas.

Return to your work on this activity, record new ideas, and write up a plan for making the Return to your work on this activity, record new ideas, and write up a plan for making the changes you desire. Write up your plan in no more than two paragraphs or make a bullet point changes you desire. Write up your plan in no more than two paragraphs or make a bullet point list.list.

Some Recommendations from Some Recommendations from Teachers and Former Writing StudentsTeachers and Former Writing Students

1.1. Understand that your education deserves a priority place in your life, after all, you are paying for it! Understand that your education deserves a priority place in your life, after all, you are paying for it! 2.2. Identify places you can write that support your needs. The library is your friend!Identify places you can write that support your needs. The library is your friend!3.3. Identify times you can write when you are not plagued by fatigue, hunger, or time pressures. This may require Identify times you can write when you are not plagued by fatigue, hunger, or time pressures. This may require

you to rethink the rhythms of your day. When one JCC writing instructor was in graduate school with two you to rethink the rhythms of your day. When one JCC writing instructor was in graduate school with two children under the age of four, she set the alarm and wrote papers beginning at 2:30 in the morning. She children under the age of four, she set the alarm and wrote papers beginning at 2:30 in the morning. She caught up on her sleep by reading to the kids at nap and bedtime and falling asleep with them (much earlier caught up on her sleep by reading to the kids at nap and bedtime and falling asleep with them (much earlier than her ‘adult’ schedule had been).than her ‘adult’ schedule had been).

4.4. Stock healthy snacks that work with your metabolism. Stock healthy snacks that work with your metabolism. 5.5. Use writing breaks to take a walk, drink a big glass of water (water fights fatigue), snack, or do a load of Use writing breaks to take a walk, drink a big glass of water (water fights fatigue), snack, or do a load of

laundry.laundry.6.6. Understand that life happens. Successful people learn how to handle the bumps. They don’t use bumps as an Understand that life happens. Successful people learn how to handle the bumps. They don’t use bumps as an

excuse for not succeeding. Acknowledge the bump, then dive back into your life.excuse for not succeeding. Acknowledge the bump, then dive back into your life.7.7. Avoid alcohol—it’s a depressant and it dehydrates you, causing both lethargy and sleeplessness. Not good.Avoid alcohol—it’s a depressant and it dehydrates you, causing both lethargy and sleeplessness. Not good.8.8. Learn the art of negotiation with family and friends. Craft responses to invitations or requests. For instance, Learn the art of negotiation with family and friends. Craft responses to invitations or requests. For instance,

“I’d love to, but I have another hour of studying to do. Could we meet up then?” or “This semester, “I’d love to, but I have another hour of studying to do. Could we meet up then?” or “This semester, Wednesday nights really don’t work for me, could we change our pool game to Thursday?” or “I need you to Wednesday nights really don’t work for me, could we change our pool game to Thursday?” or “I need you to fix your own school lunches.”fix your own school lunches.”

9.9. Establish connections with your classmates in case you need to ride share or catch a missed assignment.Establish connections with your classmates in case you need to ride share or catch a missed assignment.10.10. Use a calendar and planner. If you have a busy schedule, increase your self-discipline, schedule writing Use a calendar and planner. If you have a busy schedule, increase your self-discipline, schedule writing

times during breaks at work, between classes, while you are waiting to pick up the kids from soccer, or before times during breaks at work, between classes, while you are waiting to pick up the kids from soccer, or before the family wakes up.the family wakes up.

11.11. Utilize teacher conferences, office hours, the Center for Student Success, and reference librarians. No one Utilize teacher conferences, office hours, the Center for Student Success, and reference librarians. No one expects you to have all the answers. Seek help from the experts who are paid to help you.expects you to have all the answers. Seek help from the experts who are paid to help you.

If you connect with any of these ideas, include them on your list of If you connect with any of these ideas, include them on your list of solutions to devilish distractions.solutions to devilish distractions.

Activity 4 Activity 4 When Is the Portfolio Due? When Is the Portfolio Due?

Portfolios are traditionally due two Portfolios are traditionally due two weeks before the end of the weeks before the end of the semester. They are returned at the semester. They are returned at the end of the semester.end of the semester.

Scan your course syllabus and Scan your course syllabus and calendar to find the due date for calendar to find the due date for your portfolio. Record this date in your portfolio. Record this date in your scheduler. your scheduler.

Plan time prior to the due date Plan time prior to the due date for preparing the portfolio, for preparing the portfolio, polishing papers, and working polishing papers, and working with your instructor or a writing with your instructor or a writing technician to put the final technician to put the final touches on your worktouches on your work. .

Note this time in your scheduler.Note this time in your scheduler.

3-4 visit CSSReview portfolio withtechnician

7-10 finish revisions

Portfolio Due

How is the Portfolio Assessed?How is the Portfolio Assessed?Your portfolio will be read and assessed holistically. Readers use Your portfolio will be read and assessed holistically. Readers use criteria based on the outcomes identified earlier in this workshop. To criteria based on the outcomes identified earlier in this workshop. To review they are:review they are: competency in a variety modes--for instance, when writing a competency in a variety modes--for instance, when writing a

narrative we demonstrate attention to specific narrative action, narrative we demonstrate attention to specific narrative action, time sequencing, active verbs and the use of verb tense to time sequencing, active verbs and the use of verb tense to represent action. When writing an argument, we logically assert represent action. When writing an argument, we logically assert and develop a position using clear and precise wording and valid and develop a position using clear and precise wording and valid supporting evidence; we avoid logical fallacies;supporting evidence; we avoid logical fallacies;

ability to write with purpose toward an identified audience; ability to write with purpose toward an identified audience; ability to focus on and develop ideas using of variety of examples, ability to focus on and develop ideas using of variety of examples,

details, reasons, and/or facts appropriate to context;details, reasons, and/or facts appropriate to context; ability to use voice and tone in support of identified purpose and ability to use voice and tone in support of identified purpose and

meet audience needs;meet audience needs; control over organization;control over organization; correct incorporation of outside source material using Modern correct incorporation of outside source material using Modern

Language Association’s (MLA) rules for documentation and Language Association’s (MLA) rules for documentation and citation.citation.

Other Important ConsiderationsOther Important Considerations Include a cover sheet for the portfolio listing your student identification Include a cover sheet for the portfolio listing your student identification

number, course number, section number, and instructor last name. number, course number, section number, and instructor last name. Include a title page for each essay in the portfolio offering the title of the Include a title page for each essay in the portfolio offering the title of the

essay, a brief description of your purpose, and identification of your essay, a brief description of your purpose, and identification of your audience.  audience. 

Format your portfolio in Microsoft Word using double-spacing, a 12 point Format your portfolio in Microsoft Word using double-spacing, a 12 point Times or Arial font, and one inch margins (top, bottom, right, and left). Times or Arial font, and one inch margins (top, bottom, right, and left).

Place your ID number in the upper right hand corner of each page. Place your ID number in the upper right hand corner of each page. If you use source materials, you must follow MLA Guidelines for If you use source materials, you must follow MLA Guidelines for

Documentation and Citation. Specifically, you must correctly include Documentation and Citation. Specifically, you must correctly include parenthetical citations and a Works Cited Page. parenthetical citations and a Works Cited Page.

Fulfill the page requirements for the portfolio (see slide 4 for specifics).Fulfill the page requirements for the portfolio (see slide 4 for specifics). Submit your portfolio in a two pocket folder. No other folders or binders Submit your portfolio in a two pocket folder. No other folders or binders

accepted. accepted.

DeductionsDeductions are taken from your earned portfolio grade for are taken from your earned portfolio grade for • submitting less than required pages;submitting less than required pages;• lack of variety;lack of variety;• disconnected audience and purpose statements;disconnected audience and purpose statements;• incorrect or missing MLA documentation and citation incorrect or missing MLA documentation and citation

*****Plagiarism results in a failed portfolio**********Plagiarism results in a failed portfolio*****

Who Grades Your Portfolio?Who Grades Your Portfolio?

Your instructor will evaluate Your instructor will evaluate your portfolio and offer you your portfolio and offer you feedback.  feedback. 

You may be asked to write a You may be asked to write a reflective letter about your reflective letter about your experience producing writing experience producing writing for your portfolio. for your portfolio.

Sample Reflection GuideSample Reflection Guide

Discuss yourself as a writer at the Discuss yourself as a writer at the beginning of the semester. beginning of the semester.

What where your strengths? What did What where your strengths? What did you hope to learn?you hope to learn?

What have you learned this semester What have you learned this semester that makes you feel more confident as a that makes you feel more confident as a writer? Focus on one of your writings writer? Focus on one of your writings from this semester and discuss how it from this semester and discuss how it exemplifies your progress as a writer. exemplifies your progress as a writer.

What is your plan for developing What is your plan for developing yourself further as a writer? What more yourself further as a writer? What more do you want to learn?do you want to learn?

Practice these skills during semester toward success:Practice these skills during semester toward success:

1.1. Set GoalsSet Goals

2.2. Predict and Plan Writing TimePredict and Plan Writing Time1.1. Use a Personal PlannerUse a Personal Planner

2.2. Develop Daily or Weekly To Do ListsDevelop Daily or Weekly To Do Lists

3.3. Create the Writing Environment That Serves Your Create the Writing Environment That Serves Your NeedsNeeds

4.4. Develop Time Management SkillsDevelop Time Management Skills

5.5. Identify Obstacles and Plan Your ResponsesIdentify Obstacles and Plan Your Responses

In ReviewIn ReviewPortfolio success not only requires understanding Portfolio success not only requires understanding

of the portfolio guidelines, it also requires you to engage of the portfolio guidelines, it also requires you to engage personal study skills.personal study skills.

Above all else, avoid end-of-semester stress and despair!

Just say NO to procrastination!

procrastination

Why didn’t I do my work?

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ReviewReviewTake this time to reflect on what you have learned.Take this time to reflect on what you have learned.

The portfolio has many purposes; list three that resonate with you and say The portfolio has many purposes; list three that resonate with you and say why you connect with them. why you connect with them.

Review the general portfolio requirements for a writer in your course (090, Review the general portfolio requirements for a writer in your course (090, 131, or 132). Note any that are still unclear.131, or 132). Note any that are still unclear.

Review the outcomes identified by composition faculty that are used to Review the outcomes identified by composition faculty that are used to assess the portfolio. List the outcomes you understand and feel comfortable assess the portfolio. List the outcomes you understand and feel comfortable with, then list outcomes that are most problematic for you. Clearly identify with, then list outcomes that are most problematic for you. Clearly identify areas you do not understand. Take a few moments before, during, or after areas you do not understand. Take a few moments before, during, or after class to share this list with your instructor in conversation.class to share this list with your instructor in conversation.

Write up any questions you have about the portfolio grading process and Write up any questions you have about the portfolio grading process and seek the answers for them from your instructor when you talk.seek the answers for them from your instructor when you talk.

Identify the goals/actions you will engage over the course of this semester in Identify the goals/actions you will engage over the course of this semester in order to create a successful portfolio. order to create a successful portfolio.

Write a summary paragraph on what you have learned or had reinforced for Write a summary paragraph on what you have learned or had reinforced for you during this workshop.you during this workshop.

For two hours of GPAW credit, print this slide, attach it to the activities For two hours of GPAW credit, print this slide, attach it to the activities completed during the workshop, and submit the packet to your instructor.completed during the workshop, and submit the packet to your instructor.

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