There is no final exam for this class; however, you must turn in a Final Portfolio that showcases the work you’ve produced this semester. This sheet will detail what is expected, the order, how to save and submit the Final Portfolio, and how it will be evaluated.

Please read this document carefully and long before the Final Portfolio’s due date: 12/13/2020!

Final Portfolio’s Contents

1. Final Reflection

There is a longer document detailing what is expected, so this is the shortened version of this assignment. You are to write a Final Reflection of at least 1,000 words that covers the following questions:

  • What have you learned about yourself as a reader, writer, and scholar this semester?
  • How have you changed or developed as a reader and writer this semester?
  • How will you be able to use what you have learned this semester and transfer that knowledge to other writing situations—either in college or in your community?

2. Three Major Writing Assignments

You’ve created three major writing assignments for Units 1, 2, and 3. Total word count for all assignments needs to be at least 5,000 words: For this Portfolio, you must resubmit all of the three major writing assignments.

Note: You can choose to revise one of your major assignments. If you are satisfied with your previous grade, you don’t have to revise any of the Units, but you must resubmit them (directions for how to submit are later in this document).

If you do revise, please make note of that in your reflection so I can read and regrade the revision. If you choose to revise a piece, include a short paragraph explaining the changes you made and why. This can be included at the beginning of the revised piece and put under a heading that says “Reflections on Revisions.” If you do not include this paragraph, I will NOT change your previous grade!

3. Shorter Writing Assignments

Throughout the semester, I’ve assigned Micro-Activities, Discussions, and Introductory Work. These assignments were all posted on the OpenLab website. Go through the shorter writing assignments and select two that show your evolution as a writer or reader. You don’t have to revise these entries, but if you want to revise a little for clarity, go ahead!

The Order & How to Save

When you save and submit your Final Portfolio, you must follow the instructions exactly.

Each file must be a separate file, and save as a PDF (except for the Unit 3 Writing Assignment if it’s intended to be a PowerPoint or some other visual/auditory presentation). When naming the files, title them as follows:

1_Student Name, Final Reflection

2_Student Name, U1 Writing Assignment

3_Student Name, U2 Writing Assignment

5_Student Name, U3 Writing Assignment

6_Student Name, Shorter Writing Assignments

NOTE: Except for the U3 Writing Assignment, be sure to have the following information on the first page of all writing assignments:

Student Name

Date

ENG1121

Word Count: XXX

Title

Page numbering: Last name and page number in upper right corner on all pages.

All work should be double-spaced, in 12-point, Times New Roman font, with 1” margins.

How to Submit

  1. Attach all files in ONE EMAIL. NO MULTIPLE EMAILS!
  2. In the subject line, write “Student Name, Final Portfolio.”
  3. Send it to my Gmail account for this class. DON’T SEND IT TO MY CITY TECH ACCOUNT!
  4. The Final Portfolio must be emailed by 11:59 PM (just before midnight) on 12/13/2020!

Evaluation of the Final Portfolio

There are 350 points possible for the Final Portfolio. If assignments are missing, those points will be deducted from the overall score. If the Portfolio is not submitted by the due date, 350 points will be deducted from your final grade. (This is worth 30% of your final grade.)

Final Reflection                                              100 points possible

First Draft of Final Reflection                      50 points possible

U1 Writing Assignment                                  50 points possible

U2 Writing Assignment                                  50 points possible

U3 Writing Assignment                                  50 points possible

Shorter Writing Assignments                     50 points possible

For each assignment, I will be evaluating on…

  • clear communication of ideas (each assignment is easily understood)
  • following the constraints of each writing assignment (organization, sufficient word count)
  • appearance of documents (all assignments proofread, documents formatted correctly, MLA in-text citations and Works Cited pages used when necessary)
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