English 1

Joshua Geist - Fall 2024

Portfolio Rubric

Required Components

The Final Portfolio must include all of the following in order to pass:

  • one Writing Project of at least 2,000 words (in MLA Format).
  • quotation (part of the Writing Project).
  • in-text citation (part of the Writing Project).
  • a Works Cited page (part of the Writing Project).

Course Outcomes

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  1. Critically read and respond to materials from a variety of perspectives and genres.

    Does the writing…
    • include information representing multiple perspectives?
    • thoughtfully respond to information from incorporated sources?
    • engage with other perspectives in a way which supports the paper’s purpose?
    Overall, does the Portfolio demonstrate this skill? Yes  /  No
  2. Write and revise persuasive, unified, and well-organized arguments.

    Does the writing…
    • present a clear overall claim?
    • show clear reasoning?
    • include enough evidence to support the paper’s claim?
    • demonstrate effective organization?
    Overall, does the Portfolio demonstrate this skill? Yes  /  No
  3. Conduct research and evaluate multimedia sources for credibility.

    Does the writing…
    • incorporate information from a variety of sources?
    • incorporate sources from outside of class texts?
    • avoid sources that are unreliable or ineffective?
    Overall, does the Portfolio demonstrate this skill? Yes  /  No
  4. Purposefully integrate credible research material from a variety of sources into writing using appropriate documentation.

    Does the writing…
    • effectively integrate quotations?
    • demonstrate effective summary and paraphrase?
    • incorporate sources using correct MLA in-text citation?
    • include a complete and accurate MLA Works Cited page?
    • follow MLA requirements for manuscript format?
    Overall, does the Portfolio demonstrate this skill? Yes  /  No
  5. Reflect on individual writing, practices, and processes.

    Does the writing…
    • …demonstrate this in reflective writing outside of the Writing Projects!?
    Overall, does the Portfolio demonstrate this skill? Yes  /  No