course reflection brief

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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Foundation in Natural and Built Environment (FNBE)
Effective Public Communication [COM 30103]
Assignment: e-Portfolio
Assignment Individual work. Students to
reflect on the learning process
for all graded assignments.
LO
As per
stated in the
module
10%
Online
reflective
journal
Week 18
Portfolio
submission
INTRODUCTION
e-Portfolio is an online compilation of documents that is flexible and is based on evidences of
which students are directly involved in a continuous reflection process towards their own learning,
the progress of their achievement on knowledge, technical and generic skills as well as their
personal, academic and career development planning. Additionally, it allows showing people your
reflective capacity, telling people your current status and future plan. Letting people know you are a
lifelong learner.
"We do not learn from experiences; we learn from reflecting on our experiences."
-- John Dewey, 1933
Referencing:
All persons, books and other sources of information are to be referenced in accordance with the
APA Style.
OBJECTIVES OF E-PORTFOLIO
The objectives of this project are as follows:
 To reflect on all learning outcomes and Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities for this module.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THIS REPORT
 To demonstrate the ability to reflect on your work.
 To communicate the relevant ideas in a clear, logical and appropriate academic English.
 To share your educational experiences.
 To create a dynamic resume.
TASKS - METHODOLOGY
Your tasks are as follows:
a) Prepare a reflective entry for each graded assignment by answering the following
questions
i. Aims and accomplishments.
Do you know the intended learning outcomes (ILOs) of each assignment?
Can you identify the right attitude and practical ways to achieve these outcomes/goals?
At the end of your semester, summarize what outcomes you have achieved.
ii. Reflection:
Having completed the module, what are your overall reflections? Have you identified your
strengths and weaknesses? Which learning strategies have been proved effective? What
areas can be further improved?
b) Provide a brief description for about 300 to 350 words to explain your academic journey
this semester.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT
 Upload photos or other appropriate media and write-up on a blog.
 Font Arial 12
 Appendix (if any).
 References.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The assessment for this assignment will be based on:
 Your demonstrated understanding of the brief.
 The content of the write-up—strength of central idea and relevance to the question.
 Clear and coherent organization of ideas and argument.
 Ability to use scholarly references to support arguments and ideas.
 Grammar and mechanics.

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MARKING CRITERIA
A Generic Rubric for Evaluating ePortfolios
Exemplary Proficient Partially Proficient Incomplete
Criterion: Selection of artifacts and written communication
3 points
All artifacts and work
samples are clearly and
directly related to the
purpose of the e-portfolio. All
of the components
demonstrate the use of clear,
well organized, and accurate
written communication.
2 points
Most artifacts and work
samples are related to the
purpose of the e-portfolio.
There are only one or two
occurrences of unorganized,
inaccurate, or difficult to
interpret written information.
1 point
Few artifacts and work
samples are related to the
purpose of the e-portfolio.
There are three or four
occurrences of unorganized,
inaccurate, or difficult to
interpret written information.
0 points
Most artifacts and work
samples are unrelated to the
purpose of the e-portfolio.
There are more than four
instances of unorganized,
inaccurate, or difficult to
interpret written information.
Criterion: Reflections
3 points
All reflections clearly identify
and describe professional
growth goals for lifelong
learning and are constructive
in nature.
2 points
Most of the reflections
identify and describe
professional growth goals for
lifelong learning and are
constructive in nature.
1 point
A few reflections identify and
describe professional growth
goals for lifelong learning and
these are constructive in
nature.
0 points
No reflections identify and
describe professional growth
goals for lifelong learning.
Criterion: Use of Multimedia
3 points
All of the multimedia
enhance the purpose of the
e-portfolio, create interest,
and are appropriate. The
content of the e-portfolio is
enhanced in an original way.
All of the examples are
appropriate for the chosen
purpose.
2 points
Most of the multimedia
enhance the purpose of the
e-portfolio, create interest,
and are generally
appropriate. The content of
the e-portfolio is enhanced
somewhat in an original way.
1 point
A few of the multimedia
enhance the purpose of the
e-portfolio, create interest,
and are sometimes
appropriate. The content of
the e-portfolio is not always
enhanced because of the
inappropriate examples
chosen for the purpose.
0 points
The photographs, graphics,
sounds, and/or videos are
inappropriate. They are
distracting and detract from
the content.
Criterion: Captions
3 points
Each artifact is accompanied
by a caption that clearly
explains the importance of
that particular work including
title, author, and date.
2 points
Most of the artifacts are
accompanied by a caption
that clearly explains the
importance of that particular
work including title, author,
and date.
1 point
Some of the artifacts are
accompanied by a caption
that clearly explains the
importance of that particular
work including title, author,
and date.
0 points
None of the artifacts are
accompanied by a caption
that clearly explains the
importance of that particular
work including title, author,
and date.
Criterion: Ease of Navigation
3 points
All of the portfolio navigation
links and all sections
(standards, artifacts, and
reflections) connect back to
the Home page and all
external links connect to the
appropriate website.
2 points
Most of the portfolio
navigation links and most
sections (standards, artifacts,
and reflections) connect back
to the Home page. Most of
the external links connect to
the appropriate website.
1 point
Some of the portfolio
navigation links and some
sections (standards, artifacts,
and reflections) connect back
to the Home page, but
sometimes the links do not
connect to preceding pages
or to the original Home page.
Some of the external links
connect to the appropriate
website.
0 points
There are significant
problems with portfolio
navigation links and many
sections (standards, artifacts,
and reflections) do not
connect back to the Home
page or preceding pages.
Many external links do not
connect to the appropriate
website.
Criterion: Layout and Text Elements
3 points
The e-portfolio is easy to
read. Fonts, point size,
bullets, italics, bold, and
indentations for headings
2 points
The e-portfolio is generally
easy to read. Fonts, point
size, bullets, italics, bold, and
indentations for headings
1 point
The e-portfolio is often
difficult to read. Fonts, point
size, bullets, italics, bold, and
indentations for headings
0 points
The e-portfolio is difficult to
read. Fonts, point size,
bullets, italics, bold, and
indentations for headings

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and sub-headings enhance
the presentation. Horizontal
and vertical white space is
always used appropriately.
Background and colours
enhance the readability and
aesthetic quality of the text.
and sub-headings enhance
the presentation. A few minor
format changes would
enhance the presentation.
Horizontal and vertical white
space is used appropriately
in most places. Background
and colours generally
enhance the readability of
the text.
and sub-headings do not
always enhance the
presentation. Some
formatting tools are under or
over-utilized. Horizontal and
vertical white space is used
inappropriately in some
places. Background and
colours are distracting in
some places. They diminish
somewhat the readability of
the text.
and sub-headings do not
enhance the presentation.
Many formatting tools are
under or over-utilized.
Horizontal and vertical white
space is used inappropriately
so that the content appears
cluttered. Background and
colours are distracting. They
diminish the readability of the
text.
Criterion: Writing Mechanics
3 points
There are no errors in
grammar, capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling.
2 points
There are a few errors in
grammar, capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling.
These require minor editing
and revision.
1 point
There are 4 or more errors in
grammar, capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling
requiring editing and revision.
0 points
The text has more than 6
errors in grammar,
capitalization, punctuation,
and spelling. It requires
major editing and revision.
Adapted and used with permission from Joan M. Vandervelde (2004).
Source: http://www.danwilton.com/eportfolios/rubric.php
SUGGESTED REFERENCES
ePortfolio.org (2012). Use ePortfolio to achieve your goals. Retrieved on 22nd September,2012. Connecticut
Distance Learning Consortium (CDLC). Available at http://www.eportfolio.org/
Nadarajan,S. (2008). Undergraduate Language Teaching. The E-Portfolio Way. Paper presentation at the
National Student’s Development and Educational Conference (Nasdec ‘ 08), at University Teknologi
Malaysia on 22nd October,2008. Available at
http://kk1.um.edu.my/Student%20Development%20Journal%20on%20web/Shanthi%20Nadarajan_Und
ergaduate%20Language%20Teaching%20The%20E-Portfolio%20Way.pdf