Definition of ePortfolio

ePortfolios are purposeful collections of the user's work that exhibit the user's effort, progress, and achievement of competencies through a course or over time.

ePortfolios foster growth through reflections, collaboration, and self assessment.

My name is Laura Wilson. I am a fourth-year Field Service Instructor at the University of Cincinnati College of Applied Science.

This is my ePortfolio.

Course Syllabus

Course Syllabus

English 341

English 341, "Technical and Professional Writing I," at UC's College of Applied Science, is a mid-level writing course required of most majors. It is the first course in a two-course sequence.

English 341 Syllabus

English 341 WA 1

English 341 WA 2

English 341 WA 3

English 341 WA 4

English 341 WA 6 (WA 5 is a rough draft of WA 6)

Student Template -- English 341

Students -- copy and paste the following content into a post; follow the directions (and delete them after you're done) to create your entry for English 341.

COURSE NAME & NUMBER
Type the course name and number.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
Retype the course objective here while thinking of relationships between objectives, learning and artifacts.

SYLLABUS
Make this link to the course syllabus.

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ASSIGNMENTS & REFLECTION


Assignment #1
Make this link to the assignment sheet.

Artifact #1
Make this link to the assignment.

Assignment #1 Reflection
In your electronic Portfolio, you will write a brief reflection about each of the major assignments in this particular course. These brief reflections should include the following:
* A sentence that summarizes the goals of the assignment,
* A sentence or two which relate what you did and/or learned in this assignment to other things you have learned in this course or in other courses (be specific; use examples), and
* A sentence that explains how you will apply what you have learned.

Assignment #2
Make this link to the assignment sheet.

Artifact #2
Make this link to the assignment.

Assignment #2 Reflection
In your electronic Portfolio, you will write a brief reflection about each of the major assignments in this particular course. These brief reflections should include the following: * A sentence that summarizes the goals of the assignment, * A sentence or two which relate what you did and/or learned in this assignment to other things you have learned in this course or in other courses (be specific; use examples), and * A sentence that explains how you will apply what you have learned.

Assignment #3
Make this link to the assignment sheet.

Artifact #3
Make this link to the assignment.

Assignment #3 Reflection
In your electronic Portfolio, you will write a brief reflection about each of the major assignments in this particular course. These brief reflections should include the following: * A sentence that summarizes the goals of the assignment, * A sentence or two which relate what you did and/or learned in this assignment to other things you have learned in this course or in other courses (be specific; use examples), and * A sentence that explains how you will apply what you have learned.

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COURSE REFLECTION

Consider using some of the questions below to help you develop the body of your reflection. Be sure to support your statements with specific examples of things that you did or learned in the course, and be sure to explain how and why the examples that you choose support your statements.

1. What did you learn or do that specially helped you become more skilled or more knowledgeable about your major?
2. Did you learn to apply new functions of mathematics, science, engineering or technology?
3. Did you conduct, analyze, or interpret experiments? Did you apply your results to improve processes in your major?
4. Did you apply creativity in designing systems, components, or processes related to this course?
5. Did you work effectively with a team?
6. Did you develop your ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems?
7. Did you develop your oral and written communication skills?
8. Were you encouraged to develop an appreciation for lifelong learning?
9. Do you understand professional, social, and/or ethical responsibilities as a result of this course?
10. Did the course help you develop respect for diversity and knowledge of professional, societal, and global issues?
11. Did the course encourage you to develop a commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and timeliness in your professional life?