Posted Monday, February 18, 2008 by
Mark Krupinski
Why do students need to turn in their GAP Portfolio?
- It is an assessment tool utilized by Rasmussen College to make sure Rasmussen students are getting the best possible education
- It is a way for you to self assess your growth
- You need to turn it in to be able to get your diploma
- How do we judge these things.
Best Practices for Your Cover Letter:
- Utilized proper letter format
- Addressed to the GAP Assessment Committee
- 3-4 paragraphs (1-introduction/thesis, 2-3 explaining the pieces you are using and why you choose that piece, 4-conclusion)
Communication Tips:
- You have an audience you addressed
- You communicated clearly
Critical Thinking Tips:
- You analyzed, evaluated, and synthesized information and thoroughly convey so throughout your paper
Information Literacy Tips:
- It has a reference page
- You utilized APA formatting
- You have used numerous sources (3 plus)
- They are of varied materials (online, articles, books, your text etc)
- That you utilized the information throughout the paper