The portfolio assignment is introduced early in the semester in the English Composition I course and is due one week prior to final exam week. To develop the portfolio, students choose six pieces of writing from the semester. Each piece is accompanied by a justification paper. The final entry of the portfolio is a self-evaluation. The writing portfolio requirement demands that students reflect on past writing, the writing process, personal growth in writing, personal responsibility for growth, and presentation of material.
Students turn in their portfolios to their English instructor.
Each portfolio has at least two reviewers. While members of the English department do most of the reading, other faculty members have also assisted in the review. Once review is completed, students receive a letter of rating with their portfolios.