| Assignment | Written | Oral | Visual | Electronic |
| 1. In-Class Literacy Autobiography | Essay format with appropriate organization An engaging narrative with a clear point Descriptive personal examples help the audience visualize “home” |
May share portions aloud with others | For later portfolio: possible addition of a visual to represent one or more literacy events | Word processing (if in lab); content may focus on communication technologies |
| 2. Sharing Experiences: Letter-as-Essay or Memoir | Letter format with appropriate organization A descriptive piece that helps the audience visualize campus Supporting examples describe meaningful experiences with a topic, event, or situation Post-project reflection |
Peer-response session | Submission should meet the visual expectations of a letter (return address, salutation, signature) If visual is included, it is appropriate and properly integrated into text |
Word processing; possible digital scanning, photography, importing |
| 3. Exploring a Campus Organization or Program: Public Document and Profile | Essay format with appropriate organization A written exploration that informs the audience of a campus organization or program Primary research and appropriately formatted use of source quotes An analysis of public documents and direct observation |
Preparatory small-group presentations of material; conference with instructor; peer response session | Proper use of in-text and Works Cited page MLA citation for primary sources If visual is included, it is appropriate and properly integrated into text |
Word processing; possible digital scanning, photography, importing; email to others who can provide more information about the campus organization or program; online research using ISU website and campus resources |
| 4. Analyzing Place or Artifact: Campus Landscape, Building, or Art | Essay format with appropriate organization Description and analysis provide an insight about the campus, location, and history Research and proper integration of source material support clear points Post-project reflection |
Peer response session and informal sharing of place-based analyses | Proper use of in-text and Works Cited page MLA citation for primary sources Visual(s) included both in paper and in oral presentation that show clearly the campus landscape or feature; captions/labels used | Word processing; possible digital scanning, photography, importing; email to others who can provide more information about the campus place or organization; online research using ISU websites about history, art, and buildings |
| 5. Visual Communication: Designing, Presenting, and Reflecting |
Visual format with appropriate organization Research and proper integration of source material by means of summarizing, paraphrasing, quotation Feedback aids others on their oral presentations Post-project reflection |
Peer response session; oral presentation to class of visual communication (poster, brochure) and accompanying design decisions | Proper use of in-text and Works Cited page MLA citation for primary sources Carefully chosen visuals with captions; headings and subheadings; bulleted lists; typography and color decisions; spacing | Word processing; possible digital scanning, photography, importing; possible use of charts or tables |
| ISUComm ePortfolio (ongoing throughout the semester) | Synthesis of post-project reflections; choice of work to include, representing WOVE modes; revision of one assignment; introductory letter and conclusion; table of contents reflecting focus, organization, and coherence; specific references to semester’s work; substantive revision | Conference with instructor; peer response session; reflection on oral wok and skills developed during the semester | Revision or addition of visuals in earlier work; reflection on visual work and skills during the semester; use of visual in packaging of the portfolio; well-chosen portfolio visuals | If portfolio is electronic, good command of technology to create attractive and functional showcase of and reflection on semester’s work; reflection on electronic work and skills during the semester |