Evidence: Several Tips

Portfolios are more work and require more time, but may also produce more
results in regard to the academic credits you can achieve through other PLAR methods.

A portfolio is recommended for individuals who wish to challenge several courses within a program. Based on the learning outcomes of the program, you would provide proof of your learning through detailed descriptions of your life experiences and learning accomplishments. Some of the documents used to help demonstrate or prove your learning may include:

• Resume
• Previous Job Descriptions (Paid and Volunteer)
• Previous Job Evaluations/Performance Appraisals
• Course Outlines (of courses taken or given)
• Workshops (attended or presented)
• Training Manuals (table of contents)
• Sample of Report Writing
• Sample of Proposal Writing
• Letters of Reference
• Letters of Recognition
• News Articles
• Work Plan Samples
• Newsletters
• Certificates of Accomplishment/Acknowledgement
• Software Programs (used or developed)
• Technology (you developed or helped to develop)
• Video Tapes
• Product Samples