PWR 99ANCR / 99ANSC: Portfolio Preparation I

This 1-unit course introduces ePortfolios and folio thinking to students in either the Notation in Cultural Rhetorics (NCR) or the Notation in Science Communication (NSC). NCR students take PWR99ANCR and NSC students take PWR99ANSC. The course assists students in designing a rhetorical ePortfolio and in selecting and reflecting on artifacts that represent student learning in science communication/cultural rhetorics. It is also a wonderful chance for NSC/NCR students to form a community and bond with each other in a fun, creative and engaging environment.

Course Learning Goals

As the first of a two-part ePortfolio requirement for a Notation, PWR 99A students will build a solid foundation in the theory and practice of “folio thinking.” To this end, students will:

• Engage in the creative and technical processes of building an ePortfolio
• Understand that reflection is a systematic and disciplined process
• Develop a deeper understanding of their learning and connect disparate learning experiences
• Support each other as a community of curious and growth-oriented learners
• Outline a plan for future work in the Notation in Science Communication or Notation in Cultural Rhetorics programs