Composition 1
Portfolio Presentation
By: Trevor Ascheman
December 2000
Introduction
I would say I am a writer who needs some help
with my grammar. However I still believe my
writing is still good. I have learned ho to
improve my writing and how to say what I mean
more easily.
I will show you how this happened by using my
papers and slide shows.
Changes/Skills Demonstrated
Use the language from the common course
syllabus to identify some of the material to
cover
Use the language from the
Ability/Skill/Levels document—this is what
the portfolio should demonstrate.
Changes in my Writing this
Semester
I have learned to write an effective summary.
I know how to cite sources correctly in my writing.
I have learned four ways to organize essays.
I know the essential features of a good thesis statement.
Student option 1: for example, I have learned some ways
to reduce the wordiness of my sentences.
Student option 2: for example, I have learned several
effective ways to write introductions.
I Have Learned to Write an
Effective Summary.
I have learned that writing a summary is an
important part in writing a paper, and I need
to work on that quit a bit.
EXAMPLE of summary.
I Know How to Cite Source My
Sources Correctly in My Writing
I have found that it is very important to cite
your sources. I believe this because if you
use someone else’s work to help in yours
they should get credit for it.
EXAMPLE of cited source.
I Have Learned Four Ways to
Organize Essays.
I have learned how to write a few different
ways to write essays.
Such as COMPARISON ESSAY,
PERSAVSIVE ESSAY, IMFORMATIVE
ESSAY, and STOREY TELLING ESSAY.
I know the essential features of a
good thesis statement
The best way to get a person to keep
reading your paper is to intrigue them by
getting their attention right away.
I believe I did a very good job of this in My
paper “ Towers”
Power Points
This has been my first time being exposed to the
Power Point program.
I have constantly learned and improved on my
power points.
I believe that power points are a good way to bring
subjects to life, it provides visualizations for
reading material and helps the presenter.
EXAMPLE of my power point
Grammar
When I started this class my grammar was
horrible.
Now not only has my grammar improved
but my word selection has improved.
EXAMPLE of my grammar.
Conclusion
Student should indicate the expectations of
the Writing Skill/Levels 1 & 2 (they should
copy the text!) and self assess.
He/she should reflect on strengths and
weaknesses as a writer and set goals for
next semester in College Composition 2.
Writing Skill / Levels 1 & 2
Level One:
Expresses clearly thoughts and ideas in informal writing
contexts.
Composes structurally correct sentences in Standard American
English.
Generates well-developed, coherent paragraphs.
Level Two:
Processes information to produce writing that clearly and
accurately summarizes and/or reports.
Writes, well-developed, focused essays.
Searches for information and inserts research appropriately.