PORTFOLIO INSTRUCTIONS FOR WRITING CLASSES Viola Olsen, Instructor Developmental Studies Department Rogue Community College Riverside Center Medford, Oregon

I. WHAT IS A PORTFOLIO?

A portfolio is a folder which contains your class writing activities -- from first thoughts and notes, to drafts and revisions.  It is organized in chronological order and hence is a visible record of your writing progress and process.

II. WHAT GOES INTO YOUR PORTFOLIO?

1.   Table of Contents

2.  Letter of Reflection (or Synthesis).  I will give directions for this in class.

3.  The final in-class paper.

4.  Three of your favorite term compositions, dated, with all drafts attached

5.   All other pieces of writings, drafts, and revisions, peer reviews, teacher feedback and conference reports.  (Pieces and drafts stapled together.)

6. Any additional pieces of writing that you have been inpired to write.

7.  Sample paper written at the beginning of term, rewritten at the end of the term.

III. WHAT ELSE MAY I INCLUDE IN THE PORTFOLIO?

I recommend that you include the following helpful handouts in the extra pocket to help you stay organized during the term

1. Paper Format

2. This handout of portfolio instructions

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