patience with me, even when I made really big mistakes.” Just be sure that you are honest in your comments. 4. Finally, you should end the note with a general statement such as, “You have really made a difference in my life, and for that I am truly grateful,” or “My Senior Project would not have turned out so well without your help,” or “You have really opened my eyes to how helpful an adult can be,” or “I hope that you will continue to mentor young people, because you have so much to offer.” 5. Some further thoughts: Be sure to close the note with a word or phrase such as "Sincerely," or "With gratitude," and then sign your name. Whatever you do, never belittle your mentor’s help in any way. Make sure your mentor’s last impression of you is a good one. PORTFOLIO CHECKLIST
Completeness (60 Points) All required elements are included, in order, and complete 60 One required item is missing or insufficiently completed 50 Two required items are missing or insufficiently completed 40 Three or more required items are missing or insufficiently completed 30 Quality of Responses on Reflective Journal (20 Points) Responses and entries are detailed, thoroughly explained, and error free 20 Responses lack elaboration but are adequate. Work may include 1 - 2 errors in conventions of language 15 Responses do not include details and elaboration. Responses include 3 - 4 errors in conventions of language. 10 Many responses lack elaboration; more than 4 errors appear in conventions of language. 5 Appearance (20 Points) Appropriate elements of the portfolio are typed and are professional in appearance. 20 Portfolio is neatly typed and pages are clean and unsmudged, but portfolio may contain typographical errors. 15 Portfolio lacks professional appearance; some pages may be crumpled or smudged. Errors are evident throughout portfolio pages. 5 TOTAL POINTS ________ / 100 (Counts as a Test Grade) PORTFOLIO CHECKLIST
Content Content is well organized and impressive to the audience Content lacks clarity or organization Content lacks completeness, clarity or organization. Content needs additions, clarifications and/or organization. Content is weak in several aspects. Needs to be rewritten. Language & Style Strong, clear concise words are used consistently. Clarity of expression is consistent. Phrases need attention to clarity. Phrases are too wordy and need revision to make them more concise and clear. Phrases need revision to make them clear and concise. Phrasing is wordy and lacks focus. Presentation & Format Uses clear and appropriate headers to organize information. Tabs and alignments are well designed. Demonstrates attention to professionalism. Headers are used but may need revision to make them appropriate and professional. Use of tabs and alignments are good but may need some adjustments. Headers used but need revision for professionalism. Use of tabs and alignments need revision. Resume has inconsistent use of alignments, tabs and headers. Needs revision. Headers, tabs and alignment needs to be reworked. Grammar & Mechanics Resume is free of grammatical and/or punctuation errors. Resume contains 1 - 2 grammatical and/or punctuation errors. Resume contains 3 - 4 grammatical and/or punctuation errors. Resume contains 5 - 6 grammatical and/or punctuation errors. Resume contains more than 6 grammatical and/or punctuation errors. Scoring Scale (Grade Equivalent): 18-20 (90-100) 13-17 (80-89) 8-12 (70-79) 4-7 (60-69) 0-3 (Below 60) Total Points ________ x 5 = _________