Portfolio

Throughout this course, you have set goals, analyzed literary works, and developed your communication skills through scriptwriting, video recording, and critical analysis. For your final portfolio, you will build on your Personal Improvement assignment to curate your work and showcase the story of your growth.

Instead of presenting to a business, the focus of this portfolio is to reflect on your learning journey. You will construct a professional showcase using Google Sites, compile the assignments and media you created, and compile a comprehensive course bibliography reflecting the sources and tools that aided your learning.

Part 1: Creating Your Course Bibliography

Academic and professional credibility relies on verification and acknowledging the sources that shaped your thinking. In this course, rather than traditional written essays, you demonstrated your learning through discussions, scripts, and video presentations.

For this part of the assignment, you will compile a formal Annotated Bibliography using MLA format that details the core texts and digital resources you engaged with throughout the semester.

Required Sources to Cite:

1. Romeo and Juliet: The play you studied during your Shakespeare unit.
2. Your Novel Study Book: The specific contemporary novel you selected for your "Bookstagrammer" video diaries.
3. Other Course Resources: At least two other resources that supported your learning. This could include:
   • AI tools (e.g., Gemini) that you used for brainstorming or script-writing.
   • Design platforms (e.g., Canva) used for video editing and slide designs.
   • Specific translation aids, dictionary websites, or literature guides you utilized to decode Shakespeare's language.

How MLA Citations Work

For each source in your bibliography, you must write a formal MLA-style citation. Remember to format titles, list authors/creators correctly, and include publication or access details.

Citing Shakespeare (Plays)

When citing a play in a bibliography, use the author (Shakespeare, William), the title of the play in italics, the publisher, and the publication year. If you accessed it online, include the database or website name and URL. Example:

Shakespeare, William. Romeo and Juliet. Edited by Barbara A. Mowat and Paul Werstine, Folger Shakespeare Library, www.folger.edu/explore/shakespeares-works/romeo-and-juliet/read/.

Citing a Novel

Cite the novel using the author's name, book title in italics, publisher, and year of publication. Example:

Gibson, William. Neuromancer. Ace Books, 1984.

Citing AI Tools or Digital Platforms

Under MLA guidelines, when citing content generated by an AI tool or using a digital tool, cite the tool as the author/software, version/model, developer, and URL/access date. Example for Gemini:

Gemini. Version 1.5 Pro, Google, 2026, gemini.google.com/.

Writing Your Annotations

For each citation, include a brief annotation (1 to 2 sentences) directly below the citation that explains:

• Usage: How you used this text or tool during the course (e.g. for reading comprehension, script drafting, or video production).
• Impact: How it supported your growth or helped you understand key themes.

For a quick guide on MLA citation formats, refer to the Purdue OWL MLA Formatting and Style Guide.

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Part 2: Portfolio Design & Growth Narrative

Next, compile your coursework and reflections into an attractive, professional portfolio showcase on Google Sites.

Google Sites is a free, intuitive tool that integrates seamlessly with your Google Drive files (such as your presentation scripts and video uploads). If you are new to the platform, you can check out the official Google Sites Help Center or follow this step-by-step Google Workspace Learning Center Tutorial to get started.

No Pressure: You are not being evaluated on your web design, coding, or artistic skills. The goal of using Google Sites is to practice presenting your work in a structured format. Keep your page clean, readable, and presentable.

What to Include in Your Portfolio:

• The Growth Narrative: Revisit the high-value skill and personal goal you set in your Personal Improvement assignment. Write a 200–300 word reflection recapping:
  • Your starting point and how your goals evolved.
  • The specific assignments, tools, or feedback loops that helped you grow the most.
  • How your skills in reading, speaking, writing, and media production changed.
• Coursework Showcase: Embed or link to your assignments from across the course:
  • Reading the Play: Your quiz questions Google Doc and your Explainer Video.
  • You're a Bookstagrammer!: Your Vocabulary Glossary and Bookstagram Video Series.
  • Personal Improvement: Your Presentation Script and Personal Improvement Video.
• Descriptions: Write a brief 2-3 sentence description next to each showcase item explaining:
  • What the assignment was.
  • What specific skill it demonstrates.
• Your Bibliography: Embed or link to the Annotated Bibliography you created in Part 1.

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Part 3: Growth Walkthrough Screencast

To complete the portfolio, record a walkthrough screencast (3–5 minutes) guiding the viewer through your Google Site.

In this video, show off your showcase page and "talk shop" about your learning journey:

1. Guide the Tour: Show each section of your portfolio and briefly explain what the coursework showcase items represent.
2. Reflect on Growth: Focus on the skill goal you tracked. Walk the viewer through how your communication and critical thinking evolved, highlighting the exact moments in the course that helped you grow the most.
3. Share Your Workflow: Explain how you collaborated with AI tools (like Gemini) or design platforms (like Canva) to build your scripts, videos, and citations. Highlight one strategy you'll carry forward into future courses.

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