Think of artifacts as evidence: of what you know, what you can do, or what you care about. As you review your content inventory and the experiences it describes, think about whether you can link any of the items in it to any of the artifacts listed below. When you link a reflection to an artifact, make sure the artifact you choose would convince someone else of something about you.

  • Papers, lab reports, memos, journal entries, lesson plans
  • Posters, slide decks
  • Music compositions, poetry, creative fiction, screenplays
  • Programming code, syntax, proofs
  • Instructions, manuals, how-tos, menus
  • Meeting minutes, notes, outlines, emails, calendars
  • Of sketches, prints
  • Of paintings, sculptures, models
  • Of graphic designs, data visualizations, web designs
  • Of events planned or hosted
  • Of how you organize your desk, laptop, thesis carrel

  • Musical, choral, poetry or linguistic performances
  • Speeches, presentations, debates, pitches, voiceover work
  • Hosted radio shows or podcasts
  • Produced/edited/mixed files
  • Rough cuts, practice rounds
  • Theater, dance, music, film or athletic performances
  • Thesis or project presentations
  • Webinars hosted
  • Movie, shorts, screencasts, or online tutorials
  • Rough cuts, practice rounds