Aportfolio Scholars - Judging Criteria

2022 Aportfolio Scholars Criteria

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The 2022 Aportfolio Scholars judging criteria integrates our Career Development Center’s NACE career readiness competencies. Students applying for this award should be developing an Aportfolio with a professional audience clearly in mind.

 You can review some exemplary ePortfolios created by our previous scholars at: https://aportfolio.appstate.edu/scholars/gallery-scholars

The following general criteria will be used to determine our finalist and winner. Students should consider naming menu items that state the competencies.

 

Competency

Description

Score (1 - 5) 5=excellent

Aesthetics

The ePortfolio contains clear navigation and menu naming conventions. The colors/backgrounds/fonts are thematic and enhance the readability and engagement with the site.

 

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

At least one or more examples of assignments, labs, group work, videos, gallery of photos or other academic or co-curricular evidence of critical thinking. A short contextual narrative should situate the examples

 

Oral and Written Communication Skills

At least one or more examples of assignments, labs, group work, videos, gallery of photos or other academic or co-curricular evidence of Communication Skills. A short contextual narrative should situate the examples.

 

Team Work/Collaboration

At least one or more examples of assignments, labs, group work, videos, gallery of photos or other academic or co-curricular evidence of Teamwork/ Collaboration. A short contextual narrative should situate the examples

 

Digital Literacy /Technology Skills

At least one or more examples of assignments, labs, group work, videos, gallery of photos or other academic or co-curricular evidence of Digital Literacy /Technology Skills. A short contextual narrative should situate the examples

 

Leadership

At least one or more examples of assignments, labs, group work, videos, gallery of photos or other academic or co-curricular evidence of Leadership. A short contextual narrative should situate the examples

 

Work Ethics and Demeanor

A descriptive reflection on attitudes and ethics aimed at a potential employer or professional audience

 

Work Experience and Career Aspirations

A resume (do not include home address or phone number and a short narrative describing career aspirations

 

Community Service/Global and Intercultural Fluency

At least one or more examples of assignments, labs, group work, videos, gallery of photos or other academic or co-curricular evidence of Community Service, international travel, work or awareness of diversity.  A short contextual narrative should situate the examples