UT Portfolio Placement

• • • • Student receives information regarding option Student submits portfolio for review Portfolio is reviewed by Director of the Composition Program and, when necessary, additional faculty member(s) – Readers read for ability to meet program objectives Portfolio is scored and advisor is notified

Why Portfolios?

• • • • Most valid method of assessing writing Already common to many programs Offers students chance to submit multiple documents – More chances to showcase prior learning Aligned with program outcomes/requirements

What to Consider

• • • Workload Compensation for readers Academic Honesty