This EAP 1 portfolio assignment, completed in Autumn 2017, focuses on developing academic writing skills. It includes self-evaluation checklists, summarization exercises based on texts about university fees in England and Australia, outlining an essay comparing tuition fees in both countries, and a paragraph structure exercise. The main written task is a compare and contrast essay, addressing the rising costs of higher education and its impact on students. The portfolio requires students to analyze and synthesize information, plan and structure written work effectively, and demonstrate an understanding of academic conventions. The assignment covers key aspects of academic writing, such as identifying sources, avoiding plagiarism, and writing clear and concise arguments. The student's work demonstrates an understanding of the complexities surrounding tuition fees and their effects on students, highlighting both similarities and differences between the educational systems in England and Australia. This portfolio aims to enhance students' ability to produce cohesive and coherent academic writing.