Portfolio

Criteria

Excellent (A)

Good (B)

Satisfactory (C)

Poor (D)

Unsatisfactory (F)

Rating

Choice of Work Samples

All work samples are clear, done well, and represent the student’s ability favorably

Most work samples are clear, done well, and represent the student’s ability favorably.

Some of the work samples are clear, done well, and represent the student’s ability favorably

Generally, the work samples are somewhat unclear, show the need for significant improvement, and reflect somewhat unfavorably on the student’s ability

The work samples are not clear, done very poorly, and would lead a viewer to question the student’s competence

Overall Appearance

The portfolio is done in a professional, appropriate manner, very easy to read, headings, sub-headings, and paragraphs aid the reader in scanning. The format is consistent throughout.

The portfolio is generally easy to read. Use of other textual elements is appropriate

The portfolio is more difficult to read because of too many font styles and type sizes. Some formatting tools are under- or over- done.

The portfolio is very difficult to read because of many structural mistakes. Poor paragraphing impedes scanning.

The portfolio is very poorly done making it almost impossible to access. The portfolio is incomplete.

Quality of Writing

The portfolio is free of usage errors.

There are a few usage errors that require minor editing.

There are more than a few errors in usage that would require more editing.

There are some major errors in usage that would require significant editing.

Usage errors are very frequent and significant that would require a virtual rewrite of the text.

Graphic Elements

Graphics, photos, etc. are appropriate and relate to text, also, presenting a strong brand for the student.

Most of the graphic elements are appropriate and related to text, presenting a good brand for the student.

Some of the graphic elements do not contribute to the purpose of the portfolio and do not show the student in the best light.

The graphic elements seem added or forced, not really contributing to the understanding concepts and ideas.

The graphic elements seem to have little or no relationship to the concepts and ideas of the portfolio. In appropriate material might be posted.