English 360

Joshua Geist - Summer 2017

Portfolio Rubric


Required Components

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

  • one Writing Project of at least 3 full pages (in MLA Format).
  • one Reflective Essay of at least 2 full pages (in MLA Format).
  • a previous draft of the chosen Writing Project with my comments.
  • 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. Students will summarize and respond to information from assigned sources clearly distinguishing between other voices and their own.

    Does the writing…
    • summarize ideas from sources?
    • respond to ideas from sources?
    • clearly distinguish between others’ voices and the writer’s own?
    Overall, does the Portfolio demonstrate this skill? Yes  /  No
  2. Students will write essays organized around a central focus using detailed, developed paragraphs to communicate their understanding.

    Does the writing…
    • have a central focus?
    • show some organization?
    • include detailed, developed paragraphs?
    • communicate the writer’s point of view?
    Overall, does the Portfolio demonstrate this skill? Yes  /  No
  3. Student writing will avoid grammar and usage errors that obscure meaning, demonstrate basic MLA format, and attribute their sources.

    Does the writing…
    • avoid grammar and usage errors that obscure meaning?
    • demonstrate basic MLA format?
    • attributes the writer’s sources?
    Overall, does the Portfolio demonstrate this skill? Yes  /  No