The Portfolio - Guidelines

  • The portfolio should serve as a learning record of the process and progress as the journey unfolds through all the steps of the graduation project, including periodic reflections. This physical record of the process and progress will help you keep track of your work. Additionally, this record will help your mentor and academic advisor monitor your project as it develops.

    The Portfolio Guidelines are as follows:

    1. The appearance and format should be neat and orderly.
    2. The portfolio should be organized using a table of contents.
    3. All forms and content should meet the requirements of the portfolio.
    4. The portfolio should demonstrate depth in academic and personal growth.
    5. The portfolio reflection should provide insight into how the student has anticipated and dealt with changes and contingencies.
    6. The portfolio construction should employ technology

    Below is a list of items that can be contained in the student portfolio.

    • Title page
    • School information sheet and timeline for NC Graduation Project
    • Progress checklist
    • Resumé
    • Letters of recommendation
    • Letter of intent
    • Student agreement and parent agreement
    • Project information
      • Mentor information and agreement
      • Project proposal (abstract/proposal) and approval
      • Time logs
      • Work samples, pictures, sketches
      • Communications (letters, emails, and thank you notes)
      • Reflection journal
      • Evaluation rubric
    • Evaluated research paper
      • Documentation of editing (drafts and comments)
      • Evaluation rubric
      • Reflection on the paper and process
    • Presentation copy of PowerPoint or other visual aids
      • Letter to the review panel
      • Outline and summary of the presentation
      • Copy of PowerPoint or other visual aids