Checklists to guide you in the execution of the portfolio and presentation project

1. ENG007 – Principles of Written Communication
Cindy Cruz-Cabrera, Professor
PORTFOLIO and PRESENTATION RUBRIC for COURSEWORK and FINALS
This portfolio and presentation project may be carried out as a multi-disciplinary project in collaboration with professors of
other subject areas.
Class Participation
20%
Midterm Exams
20%
COURSEWORK PORTFOLIO
20%
FINALS
20%
ONGOING FINISHED AUGUST 8 TO AUGUST 23 AUGUST 30
Task Applied Principles Output
COURSEWORK PORTFOLIO (20%) FINALS (40%)
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Peer
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2nd
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Final
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Peer
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Presentation
DOCUMENT 1
Three proposed areas of discussion and the possibilities and options per area
Deciding on
three proposed
areas of
discussion
Discussing the
possibilities and
options
The Writing Process
Narrowing down subjects
Brainstorming and other pre-
writing activities
Focusing on specific topics
of inquiry
Assertions
Assumptions and
Implications
Logical Fallacies

2. ENG007 Principles of Written Communication Portfolio and Presentation Project Cindy Cruz-Cabrera, Professor
Task Applied Principles Output
COURSEWORK PORTFOLIO (20%) FINALS (40%)
1st
Draft
Peer
Edit
2nd
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Peer
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Final
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Peer
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Published
Copy
Presentation
DOCUMENT 2
Chosen area of Inquiry and the Three Thesis Statements
Formulating of
thesis
Statements:
Claim of Fact
Claim of Value
Claim of Policy
Formulating questions on
specific topics of inquiry
Assertions
Assumptions and
Implications
Logical Fallacies
Answering these
questions with the
following types of Thesis
Statements:
Claim of Fact
Claim of Value
Claim of Policy
Inquiry Stages and The
Thesis Statement

3. ENG007 Principles of Written Communication Portfolio and Presentation Project Cindy Cruz-Cabrera, Professor
Task Applied Principles Output
COURSEWORK PORTFOLIO (20%) FINALS (40%)
1st
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Peer
Edit
2nd
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Peer
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Final
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Peer
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Published
Copy
Presentation
DOCUMENT 3
Objectives of Research for Each Thesis Statement
Formulating
goals /
objectives of
research
General
Objectives and
Specific
Objectives
Inquiry Stages and The
Thesis Statement
Assertions
Assumptions and
Implications
Logical Fallacies

4. ENG007 Principles of Written Communication Portfolio and Presentation Project Cindy Cruz-Cabrera, Professor
Task Applied Principles Output
COURSEWORK PORTFOLIO (20%) FINALS (40%)
1st
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Peer
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2nd
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Final
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Published
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DOCUMENT 4
The Research Design / Plan
Adapting the
research
process to suit
your purposes
Determining the
details and
information
requirements of
your research
The Research Process

5. ENG007 Principles of Written Communication Portfolio and Presentation Project Cindy Cruz-Cabrera, Professor
Task Applied Principles Output
COURSEWORK PORTFOLIO (20%) FINALS (40%)
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Peer
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2nd
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Final
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Published
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Presentation
DOCUMENT 5
The Research Abstract
Writing an
abstract
Speech acts
Assertions
Inter-sentence connection
The paragraph as
structure
Writing the whole
composition

6. ENG007 Principles of Written Communication Portfolio and Presentation Project Cindy Cruz-Cabrera, Professor
Task Applied Principles Output
COURSEWORK PORTFOLIO (20%) FINALS (40%)
1st
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Peer
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2nd
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Peer
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Final
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Presentation
DOCUMENT 6
The Review of Related Literature
Writing a
composition on
research, facts,
advancements
and any
relevant studies
and
breakthroughs
already made in
your area of
research
Avoiding Plagiarism
Quote
Paraphrase
Precis
Citation – internal and
external
Bibliography Writing
Speech acts
Inter-sentence connection
The paragraph as
structure
Writing the whole
composition
Assertions

7. ENG007 Principles of Written Communication Portfolio and Presentation Project Cindy Cruz-Cabrera, Professor
Task Applied Principles Output
COURSEWORK PORTFOLIO (20%) FINALS (40%)
1st
Draft
Peer
Edit
2nd
Draft
Peer
Edit
Final
Draft
Peer
Proof
Published
Copy
Presentation
DOCUMENT SET 7
Correspondence for Research Purposes
Writing
correspondence
to facilitate
research
Types of correspondence
Speech acts
Inter-sentence connection
The paragraph as
structure
Writing the whole
composition

8. ENG007 Principles of Written Communication Portfolio and Presentation Project Cindy Cruz-Cabrera, Professor
PORTFOLIO AND PRESENTATION PROJECT CHECKLIST
Group Name
3 Group Members
Individual Portfolios Long brown envelope
1 short folder with pockets per document (for drafts) – total 7 folders
1 short folder for the final published copy (all documents)
Document Requirements Printed out on regular bond paper / letter size / 8 ½ x 11
White bond paper
One inch margins all around
Black ink
Documents Three proposed areas of discussion and the possibilities and options
per area
Chosen area of Inquiry and the Three Thesis Statements
Objectives of Research for Each Thesis Statement
The Research Design / Plan
Research Abstract
The Review of Related Literature
Correspondence for Research Purposes