All students will keep a portfolio of significant work done for courses. This work will be curated and submitted as a portfolio at both the midpoint of the program and at its culminating point. This page breaks down the WRD Mid and Final Portfolio Requirements and where specifically to look in the blog for a student’s perspective before, during, and after the process.
Mid-Program Portfolio
After completing the sixth course but before taking the ninth course, you must submit a portfolio to your advisor and meet with him/her to discuss both the portfolio and your future plans in the program. The Mid-Program Portfolio must be submitted, discussed with your advisor, and approved before the student can register for their ninth course in the program
Requirements
Your overall task is to select and reflect on your work in the MA program, and to assemble it in a manner that demonstrates your skill and versatility as a graduate student of MA WRD.
In addition to an “About” page, CV or résumé, and contact information, your portfolio must include 4-6 Work Samples and Commentary.
An explanatory reflection essay within the portfolio, of at least 500 words, that summarizes your learning and growth, articulates connections you are making among classes and experiences, defines how you are meeting the program’s learning outcomes, and outlines a course of action to maximize your remaining time in the program.
Relevant Blog Posts
Mid-Program Portfolio Tips & Reminders
Final Professional or Teaching Portfolio
In the final quarter of coursework, you must submit a Professional Portfolio and reflection essay. The Professional Portfolio faces outward, intended to situate your work within a professional field and to appeal to prospective employers or professional colleagues.
A Teaching Portfolio outlines teaching philosophy and showcases teaching
experience. And applies current theories and principles of writing pedagogy to the production and analysis of pedagogical material.
Requirements
Your overall task is to select and reflect on your work from the MA program, and to assemble it in a manner that demonstrates your skill and versatility as a professional within your field.
In addition to an “About” page, CV or résumé, and contact information, your portfolio must include 4-6 Work Samples and Commentary.
Finally, the Professional Portfolio will be accompanied by a reflection essay that describes the portfolio’s key audiences, articulates how the work samples and design choices were made in relation to your audience.
Relevant Blogs Posts
Final Portfolio Requirement Resources
Resources for Professional Writing Portfolio
Creating a Teaching Portfolio