Project IV Electronic Portfolio Google site URL Due: April 12, 2013

Draft URL Due: May 6, 2013 by 5:00PM Final URL Due: May 10, 2013 by 11:59PM

What is a portfolio? A portfolio is a meaningful collection of selected artifacts or documents (Reynolds, Rice 1). What is a writing portfolio? A writing portfolio consists of artifacts, pieces, or entries that demonstrate a writers thinking and learning processes or that showcase a writers best work. Collected over time and across interests, a writing portfolio displays a writers talent and effort, and his or her ability to make thoughtful choices about content and presentation (Reynolds, Rice 1). How is this relevant to my life? A portfolio is the best way to illustrate your skills. Today, portfolios are highly appealing to employers and graduate program. For some college programs, you will be required to submit a portfolio to a panel of people who will use it to assess the program. You may have to submit a portfolio of your work before being accepted into a Masters or PhD program. With online technology, electronic portfolios can easily be attached to a CV or resume for potential employers to view with ease. Your portfolio proves that not only you know the material, but provides others with samples of what you could possibly bring to the table. Portfolios are great for opening doors but the most important audience for your portfolio is you. Keeping a portfolio will help you pay attention to both the processes and products of writing. It also will help you track the evolution of each writing project and your development as a writer (Reynolds, Rice 1). What will I need to know to complete this assignment? Each of the project question reflections from your three major projects. Your seven process journals. Each of your three major writing projects including 1st,2nd, and final drafts. The difference between revision and editing. How to construct an argumentative essay. The assigned readings you will receive on portfolios for the next few weeks Revisit all of the writing (in-class, online, and possibly other classes) that you have done this semester. Have a thorough understanding of the WPA Outcomes. Find examples of the skills and outcomes in your own writing. Use examples and explanations to show what you have learned in Composition I. Page 1 of 6

Project IV Electronic Portfolio Google site URL Due: April 12, 2013

Draft URL Due: May 6, 2013 by 5:00PM Final URL Due: May 10, 2013 by 11:59PM

Compile you writing and reflection of you writing in a logical order in a digital environment.

This assignment will illustrate your understanding of all WPA Outcomes. You must thoroughly study each of them to be able to accurately depict your understanding through your portfolio. Rhetorical Knowledge Focus on a purpose Respond to the needs of different audiences Respond appropriately to different kinds of rhetorical situations Use conventions of format and structure appropriate to the rhetorical situation Adopt appropriate voice, tone, and level of formality Understand how genres shape reading and writing Write in several genres Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing Use writing and reading for inquiry, learning, thinking, and communicating Understand a writing assignment as a series of tasks, including finding, evaluating, analyzing, and synthesizing appropriate primary and secondary sources Integrate their own ideas with those of others Understand the relationships among language, knowledge, and power Processes Be aware that it usually takes multiple drafts to create and complete a successful text Develop flexible strategies for generating, revising, editing, and proof-reading Understand writing as an open process that permits writers to use later invention and rethinking to revise their work Understand the collaborative and social aspects of writing processes Learn to critique their own and others' works Learn to balance the advantages of relying on others with the responsibility of doing their part Use a variety of technologies to address a range of audiences Knowledge of Conventions Learn common formats for different kinds of texts Develop knowledge of genre conventions ranging from structure and paragraphing to tone and mechanics Practice appropriate means of documenting their work Control such surface features as syntax, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Composing in Electronic Environments Page 2 of 6

Project IV Electronic Portfolio Google site URL Due: April 12, 2013

Draft URL Due: May 6, 2013 by 5:00PM Final URL Due: May 10, 2013 by 11:59PM

Use electronic environments for drafting, reviewing, revising, editing, and sharing texts Locate, evaluate, organize, and use research material collected from electronic sources, including scholarly library databases; other official databases (e.g., federal government databases); and informal electronic networks and internet sources Understand and exploit the differences in the rhetorical strategies and in the affordances available for both print and electronic composing processes and texts

The Rhetorical Situation You, as a first year composition student, have been asked to construct a portfolio that demonstrates your understanding of the WPA outcomes. This portfolio will be available online for anyone who you share access with. This could be prospective employers, graduate school admissions panels, your instructor, the faculty of the rhetoric and writing department, and your family (who are so proud that you are in college and want to view your work). Components of the rhetorical situation to consider: Subject: Occasion: Audience: Purpose: Speaker: Requirements: A Reflection Piece which does the following: Has its own web page A minimum of 1,000 words in length Typed, double-spaced, 12 point san serif font, MLA format Explains how you have grown as a writer this semester. Addresses each of the WPA Outcomes Includes evidence to support your argument directly from the work youve done in this course. Integrates your experiences with writing the process journals (your personal journals not the project questions) Page 3 of 6 your learning experience an online website affiliated with UALR anyone who has access to your link including your classmates, instructors, employers, admissions, family etc to illustrate your learning process from Composition I You, as a UALR Composition I student

Project IV Electronic Portfolio Google site URL Due: April 12, 2013

Draft URL Due: May 6, 2013 by 5:00PM Final URL Due: May 10, 2013 by 11:59PM

Integrates your experience with in-class discussions (from any in-class experiences) Integrates how your class materials (textbooks, handouts etc..) aided you in the learning process Integrates how peer revisions (in-class and UWC) aided you in the learning and revision process Integrates how what youve learned in the class shaped a piece of writing for a different course

The remainder of your portfolio must contain the following: Four drafts for each of the three major projects (1st draft, 2nd draft, final draft, presentation draft for a total of 12 drafts) Each major project contains its own page. Each page has each of the four drafts on the page. Instructions: Part I - Create a Google Site 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Click on New Site Leave it on "Blank Template" Give your site a name (something creative that summarizes your experience in Comp I) Notice the address Google creates for you email yourself a link Choose a theme Go under theme pictures and click on "More Options." In Site Categories, type the category your teacher designates. Fill in the field beside "site description" -it will be a blurb about what your site is about In the "collaborate with" section, choose "only people I specify can view this site". *Later, we can go back and change these permissions. Click the "Create Site" button. In a few minutes (or seconds) your site should appear. Once your site appears, go to "more actions", and pull down to "manage site". On the left, under "Site settings", click on "General", and then view all of the categories you filled in, and make sure all is correct. If you had to correct something, click on "save changes." Then click on "return to site" at top. Now, go to "more actions" again, and pull down to "share this site" Click on "as owners" so your teacher will have access. Type in the addresses of the people you are going to invite. These will be your group partners and the teachers you need to share with. Click on "invite these people" If you have not typed all addresses correctly, there will be a message box telling you. Go back and fix addresses until you have successfully sent invitations to all members of your group. Next, type a quick message in the box and hit send. You may then have to click "return to site". Now click in the navigation bar on "creating new pages" to get to the next section of the directions. Page 4 of 6

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Project IV Electronic Portfolio Google site URL Due: April 12, 2013

Draft URL Due: May 6, 2013 by 5:00PM Final URL Due: May 10, 2013 by 11:59PM

21. You will need one page for your reflective essay, one page for each project, and one page for other writings you have chosen to include as evidence. Part II Importing your work 1. Read the 5 WPA Outcomes thoroughly. 2. Ask questions about word or concepts you dont know or understand. 3. Find examples from our class materials of how you have practiced each skill in the WPA Outcomes. 4. Reflect on, evaluate, and analyze your learning. 5. Organize your writing and examples. 6. Upload all materials by deadlines stated. 7. Prepare a draft for peer review to be submitted by May 6, 2013 by 5:00PM. 8. Revise considering feedback from peers and me. Keep in mind that revisions involve reviewing the structure of your paper, your argument, your introductions, your conclusions, and challenging what you have written to provide clarification and find deeper meaning. Editing is about addressing grammar and sentence structure. 9. Edit your portfolio for spelling, grammar, and punctuation issues. 10. Submit your final portfolio URL on Blackboard by the end of our class finals on May 13, 2013 not later than 5:00PM.

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Project IV Electronic Portfolio Google site URL Due: April 12, 2013

Draft URL Due: May 6, 2013 by 5:00PM Final URL Due: May 10, 2013 by 11:59PM

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DATE Friday, April 12, 2013 Monday, April 15, 2013 Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Friday, April 19, 2013 Monday, April 22, 2013

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Friday, April 26, 2013 Monday, April 29, 2013 Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Friday, May 3, 2013 Monday, May 6, 3013 Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Friday, May 10, 2013

Monday, May 13, 2013

DUE Google site URL due and upload of Project 1 & Project 2 First and second drafts uploaded Project 3 First and second drafts uploaded Project 1 final draft & presentation copy uploaded Project 2 final draft & presentation copy uploaded Final Draft Project 3 DUE *final draft and presentation copy are due with final portfolio along with reflection piece Portfolio Assigned Bring materials: class discussion, peer revisions etc.. Revise rhetorical knowledge section Revise critical thinking, reading, and writing and processes sections Revise knowledge of conventions and composing in electronic environments sections Revise introduction and conclusion sections Revise entire reflection piece Finals No Class 11AM Finals Workshop Day 11AM/12PM Final Portfolio URLs due by 5:00PM via BB 12PM Finals Workshop Day

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