EAP 1 Portfolio: Exploring Academic Writing and Reflective Practices

This portfolio assignment, designed for an EAP 1 course, encompasses various components aimed at developing academic writing and research skills within a higher education context. The portfolio begins with a self-evaluation checklist to assess initial skill levels, followed by literature research where students analyze four texts, summarizing and evaluating their relevance to a specific research question. Further, the portfolio incorporates self-assessment forms to reflect on the quality of their written work and reflection sections, prompting students to evaluate their progress, identify areas for improvement, and outline actionable steps for skill enhancement. The assignment culminates in two written tasks: a comparison of two student bodies within the English higher education system and a reflective piece on the student's challenges in higher education, demonstrating the application of acquired skills.