Showcase Portfolio Rubric
An Adequate Portfolio ( C ) will meet the requirements listed on the assignment sheet for the Midterm Showcase Portfolio in that it will:
Contain two pieces of polished writing that:
- Demonstrate a beginning knowledge of the features of the two genres;
- Generally meet the constraints of that genre in length, tone, subject, matter, and style;
- Demonstrate an ability to proofread through containing few surface-level errors, or, if surface level errors are present, they do not impede the meaning of the text.
Contain a self-assessment letter that:
- Addresses each question area listed on the assignment sheet, but does so in a general way without referring to the pieces themselves.
An Excellent Portfolio ( B ) will meet the requirements listed above and will go beyond them in that it will:
Contain two pieces of polished writing that:
- Demonstrate an ability to use detailed, specific language;
- Demonstrate some understanding of “tools” the writer has (for example, meaningful dialogue, active, specific verbs and nouns, sentence length variety, paragraphing for effect, line breaks for effect, effective titles, beginnings that draw the reader in, effective endings, and so on) even if they’re not always used effectively
Contain a self-assessment that:
- Thoroughly addresses each component of the questions listed on the assignment sheet by referring to specific examples in the writer’s included pieces;
- Demonstrates a commitment to revision through thoroughly discussing the process of these pieces.
An Outstanding Portfolio ( A ) will meet the requirements listed above and will go beyond them in that it will:
Contain two pieces of polished writing that:
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of “tools” a writer has (examples listed above)
- Demonstrate an investment in both the topic and the genre through using these pieces to explore subjects that are significant for the writer;
An Inadequate Portfolio ( D ) will include the pieces required but the pieces (including the letter) may be severely under-developed, not meeting the features of that genre or of the self-assessment directions.
A No-credit ( E ) grade will be assessed to a portfolio that is not submitted.
