Q: What is an academic portfolio?

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What is a portfolio for a researcher?

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An academic portfolio is a collection of documents that illustrate what a scientist/researcher has accomplished in terms of research, teaching, and service. It should be carefully drafted, organized, and should be selective. Maintaining a digital folder with sub-folders of supporting documentation is preferred for easy access. The three major areas of academic work that will need to be  addressed in an academic portfolio include:

1)Teaching and/or educational development

2)Scholarship and research

3)Service activities (contributions to the university and to the area of study).

An academic portfolio is basically a summary of the major activities and accomplishments, documenting the nature and extent of the contributions as well as the researcher’s/scientist’s role and achievements.

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