Portfolios also allow for students' reflection on their progress and quality of work.
The bibliography references relevant articles and papers that library staff have collected and reviewed for inclusion. Following the listing is an index, coded according to a set of descriptors developed to distinguish the diverse kinds of portfolios and the distinct emphases of the articles. Using the descriptors, the bibliography's compilers classify and cross-reference articles according to primary focus, assessment purpose, subject area, grade level, type, and special features. The bibliography also directs readers to Internet bulletin boards and discussion groups dealing with portfolios.