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In addition to these assignment-specific (general) suggestions, you will need to address issues of
organization, style (being concise, making sure that your writing is clear and to the point) and
punctuation/mechanics (grammar) as well. You also should make sure that all your citations
are correct (according to MLA style guidelines) and that every WP that includes a citation also
has a works cited page.
NOTE: You need to pay close attention to the comments you have received, but do not ONLY fix
things I comment on. I suggest that you revise in this order:
1. Choices: content, analysis, citations, examples
2. Organization: Structure, information flow, intro/conclusion
3. Language, style, concision
4. Punctuation, grammar, syntax, mechanics
[Do not do 3 or 4 first, because they might change as you rework 1 and 2.]
Format
The page count for each revised WP:
WP1: 2-3 pages
WP2: 3-4 pages
WP3: 2-3 pages
With the reduced page count, you will need to pay particular attention to your choices, including
information flow and organization. You will also have to be very strategic in deciding which
examples to analyze, and how to use them.
[Please remember that works cited pages do not count toward page length and WPs that do not
follow MLA margin standards will not be accepted.]
Cover Letter
As with the other WPs this term, your final course portfolio MUST include a reflective cover
letter. In this letter, you want to reflect on what you have learned about the course goals for
Writing 2 this term, and where that learning is evident in your portfolio. These goals were
discussed throughout the course, and are posted on our Gauchospace site.
Your letter should consider the following questions:
What have you learned through the process of writing and revising the WPs this quarter?
(Think here about all of the aspects of this work, including writing and reading but also
including class discussion and other activities).
Reflect on your portfolio: Which two WPs did you revise? Why? What exactly did you
revise in them? What are the specific issues (perhaps related to content/organization,
language/style, mechanics/syntax) that you addressed when polishing this draft? (Be
specific! Your reflection should make it very easy for me to identify what is new and
different in the WPs you are submitting). What ideas and types of feedback were most
helpful when revising? What do you like most about your work in this portfolio? What
more would you still like to work or improve upon? How does the work in this
portfolio reflect what youve learned this quarter? How have you changed as a
writer?
IMPORTANT: What will you take from this course as you approach new writing projects
in the future?
Make sure your cover letter has a salutation (Dear Matt,), separate paragraphs where you
answer each question, and a closing (e.g. Sincerely,), your name signed. The length of this
letter should be at least 1.5 pages single-spaced or 3 pages double-spaced.
Grading
The final course portfolio is worth 40% of your grade for this course.
Note that we will have two revision workshops. I am also happy to discuss specific writing
questions of in-process drafts in my office hours. Please email if you need to meet at a different
time.
Final Course Portfolio Schedule
Date
Monday, 5/23
Wednesday, 5/25
Wednesday, 6/1
Friday 6/3
Whats Due?
WP3
Portfolio Revision Plan,
Giles, Reflective
Writing,
McLoud, Writing with
Pictures
Drafts of BOTH WP
revisions
Weebly portfolio due by
4pm
In-Class
Discuss FCP Prompt
Weebly instructions
In-Class Work on
Portfolio Revisions
Submission
The final portfolio should be posted on a website of your creation. This website
will have [at least] three pages: one for your cover letter, and one for each WP you revise. Please
include your original WP and your final draft.
The URL to your webpage needs to be submitted to Gauchospace by 4pm on Friday 6/3
No late portfolios will be accepted
Format: You may structure your revision plan in whatever way makes the most sense to you, but
please make sure your thoughts are coherent and well-organized. I expect at least 1 page singlespaced or 2 pages double-spaced.