The following portfolio was created by a first-year writing student who wanted to highlight his best work over the course of two semesters of writing classes.
Reflect on your writing situation, paying particular attention to the purposes of the portfolio, your readers’ expectations, and the context in which your portfolio will be read.
Select materials for your portfolio.
Choose a tool to compose and publish your portfolio.
Choose an organizing pattern for your portfolio.
Develop a simple, consistent design for your portfolio. Pay particular attention to
Create an introduction that calls attention to particular aspects of your portfolio.
Reflect on the materials presented in your portfolio, calling attention to key issues and offering evidence to support your conclusions.