During the last two weeks of the semester, after you have received your comments from me and your workshop group, you will apply your new knowledge about the art of the argument to your final project. In working toward this Final Portfolio Essay, you will have the chance to return once more to the writing you’ve worked on throughout the semester and revise it with a goal of turning in a scholarly and professional essay. The Final Portfolio, Essay, sent to tonyraymorris@gmail.com as an electronic, zipped file folder, will be a testament to your understanding of the writing processes and practices we’ve worked on throughout the semester.

The Final Portfolio Essay is designed so demonstrate your achievement in accordance with the stated Student Learning Outcomes: To synthesize relevant and credible sources such that you can successfully participate in a scholarly conversation.  Accordingly, you must:

• use a variety of reading strategies for inquiry/discovery
• show internal documentation and at least three sources
• go beyond mere summary and paraphrase
• explore the ​how and ​why behind the different perspectives you engage with and synthesize these into the larger idea you attempt to convey
• demonstrate purposeful and appropriate use of style, tone, medium
• demonstrate reasonable fluency in linguistic structures (such as syntax, punctuation, and word choice)
• develop the assignment through drafts
• select sources based on audience and purpose
• use sources to analyze the ​how​ and ​why​ of their topics
• cite all sources in MLA including references/works cited page
• include a brief reflection which will serve as page one

Portfolio should be sent as a zipped electronic file folder.

Think of the portfolio as your proof of scholarly readiness. If you’ve attended all classes, participated in the discussions, and worked hard on your writing, your work should be ready for submission to a scholarly journal or professional outlet.

Good luck–and keep writing.

• Portfolio and due by 11:59 pm,, May 7.