Cover Letter and Portfolio Assignment Your final assignment for the ...

Portfolio Reminders
1. Even if you did well on the initial draft of your chosen assignments, you MUST
SIGNIFICANTLY REVISE each paper you include in the portfolio. Remember, fulfilling
Outcomes 4a and 4b depends on this. Significant revision means substantial changes to the
structure of your paper, the evidence used in your argument, and/or the claims or sub-claims that
have been made. You are also welcome to bring in additional sources if you feel it strengthens
your argument (tell me how in the cover letter). Editing and proofreading for grammar,
mechanics, and word choice does not equal significant revision, though it is a part of Outcome 4c.
I guarantee that none of your papers has been so perfect that it cannot benefit from significant
revision. My comments may only indicate starting points for this and revising purely in terms of
them will not guarantee an “A” so it is essential that you confront every paper in terms of your
understanding of the Outcomes. Of course, you can conference with me about any ideas you
have for revision.
2. Keep an eye on length requirements, particularly the minimums. Length requirements will be
an important part of future classes, so this is good practice.
3. Make sure you have followed the format requirements, especially MLA citation, which
includes parenthetical citations and a properly formatted Works Cited Page.
4. Go back and review your notes, all comments and the various handouts that I have given you.
These can be useful in helping you to look at your work in new ways.
Exactly How to Organize Your Portfolio
Turn your portfolio in to me with the assignments included in the following order. Each assignment (and
its revised edition if applicable) MUST be stapled individually. NO exceptions!
Create your portfolio with all documents in the following order:
Assignments to be evaluated
____ Cover letter
____ 1 Major paper for evaluation (Place the revised edition directly on top of your original copy. Place
your peer review sheets (2) behind the original copy)
____ 4 Shorter papers for evaluation (Place the revised edition directly on top of your original copy).
All other assignments
____ Other smaller papers (organize these in date order).
____ Other major take-home paper
General Portfolio Requirements
• Place your completed portfolio in a manila envelope.
• Make sure your name is clearly visible on the outside of the manila envelope.
• All portfolios must be delivered to me IN PERSON.
• Portfolios are due Wednesday, May 30 th by 1:55 pm, NO exceptions.