When nothing seems to help, I go and look at a stonecutter hammering away at his rock perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the hundred and first blow it will split in two, and I know it was not that blow that did it – but all that had gone before. – Jacob Rus  You have spent a tremendous amount of time and effort and ink to complete the requirements for this class. You have developed as a reader, a writer, and a thinker. In order to help assess how you have grown as a writer it is imperative that we examine both your accomplishments and your struggles.
You will be completing a writing portfolio as part of your ENG 101 final exam grade. This is a long term project and will be due: [THIS WILL BE UPDATED WHEN APPROPRIATE] Remember, as you create this portfolio do so with pride – you have worked hard.
Please remember that for support of anything placed in your portfolio you MUST include examples such as writing pieces, journal selections, writing exercises, notes, et cetera to support what you have to say! Throughout the semester you will want to work to construct your ENG 101 Writing Portfolio. This will be part of your semester final exam. It is up to you when you choose to get started on this, but I will be offering tips and suggestions throughout the semester and will do all that I can to help this be an easy process for you. Please remember that you will find all of your documents for this assignment on our ENG 101 Documents page!
The portfolio is an excellent opportunity for you to really show how you have grown and developed throughout the semester as a writer.
Before you start, a quick WARNING: All of the ENG 101 classes will be completing a semester portfolio; however, each of us (as instructors) have slightly different requirements. So, if you get stuck and need help - please talk to someone who else has me for class. I would hate for you to be put on the wrong path because you asked a student in another class! And as always, if you have questions - you can always let me know!
Where should you begin? First, start by reviewing the power point of samples found on our ENG 101 page under Portfolio! This will give you a good idea for where to start! Second, you will want to create your google site! There are two helpful resources for you also found on our documents page under Portfolio. There is a PDF titled: Google Site Resources. This is handout that addresses the following: ü Creating a Site ü Editing a Page ü Changing the Layout ü Modify the Page ü Adding a Link ü Getting Fancy with Links ü Uploading a Doc. To a File Cabinet Page ü Uploading a Doc. To a Regular Page ü Tips for Success You will also find a power point titled: Creating a Google Site. This has a series of screen shots to help you go through the process of creating your site! If you are more of a visual learner, this might be easier to follow! Now you are ready to create your site and begin your portfolio! First, you will want to create your different pages. If you look below you will see the different required sections of your portfolio! Please note that you will be required to have examples from each of the major essays/writing assignments that we have done in class. You want to be sure that you have your examples in the order that we tackled them in class. The order is as follows: Descriptive Essay Process Analysis Essay Writing as Communication (WAC) Classification Essay Argumentation/Persuasion Essay You are required to have the following different pages: Essay Topics: Titles, Subjects, and TTAPP
Remember, this is the essay portion of your final exam for ENG 101! Once it gets closer to the due date I will request that you email me the direct link to your portfolio! That can wait though! I will let you know when I need it! How will you be scored? Content 50 points - Pertains to your ability to fulfill the requirements for the assignment, as well as your ability to elaborate, apply terms correctly, provide supporting evidence, and document resources when necessary.
Organization 50points - Pertains to the effective use of such structural components as paragraphing, transitions, and emphasis that convey the relationship between ideas.
Expression 50 points - Pertains to the effective use of language – primarily at the sentence level – and the maintenance of a consistent and appropriate tone.
Usage and Mechanics 50 points - Pertains to knowing and correctly applying the basic rules of grammar, spelling, and punctuation. |
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