Assessment is a crucial aspect of e-portfolios.  Once you have created and inserted your artifacts (ie. individual pieces: essays, powerpoints, voice recordings, etc.), reflection upon this process is equally as important as the artifacts themselves.  

• Assessment however does not function as a synonym for grades.  
• Three diverse levels: individual (self), peer, & instructor
•  Possible ‘physical’ reflections: organization, flow, style, tagging, etc
• Possible ‘learning’ reflections: shortcomings, hardships, importance of the assignment to assisting in proficiency

Your instructor will inform you of how your e-portfolio will be assessed by him/her, by your classmates and/or by your own self-reflection.  You may receive a rubric such as the following examples.

• sample assessment rubrics from the internet: portfolio rubric and  general rubric. 
• sample guidelines for peer assessment found on the following webpage.

*Through dialoguing amongst your peers, you will have a stronger sense of your own talents and better understanding of your weaknesses.  Through continued assessment, your growth will become evident.