II · Portfolio & Evidence
Criterion 6 / 20
25%
Real Evidence of the Process
Evidencias Reales del Proceso
We evaluate whether the portfolio shows authentic documentation of the research or development journey — not just the final product.
Scoring Breakdown
5
Excellent
- Includes photos, videos, or screenshots of the process
- Failures, iterations, and pivots are documented
- Evidence is timestamped or dated
- Clear before/during/after progression
- Process is transparent and verifiable
4
Good
- Good process documentation
- Mostly includes stages of development
- Some dates present
- Iterations mentioned if not fully shown
3
Acceptable
- Some process evidence present
- Gaps in documentation
- Difficult to reconstruct the process
- Mostly shows final stages
2
Insufficient
- Only final product shown
- No intermediate steps
- No evidence of how decisions were made
- Cannot verify real work was done
1
Poor
- No documentation of any process
- Portfolio appears fabricated post-hoc
- Nothing verifiable
- No evidence of actual work
Common Mistakes
- ✘Showing only the finished product
- ✘Not documenting failures or problems encountered
- ✘Creating the portfolio at the end instead of throughout
- ✘Using stock images instead of real project photos
Evaluator Focus
- Authenticity of evidence
- Process completeness
- Documentation of failures
- Timeline clarity
How to Get 5 Points
- ✔Do you have dated photos from at least 3 different stages?
- ✔Did you document at least one failure or change?
- ✔Can an evaluator trace your entire process?
- ✔Are all images original to your project?
Universal Scoring Scale
1
Poor
2
Insufficient
3
Acceptable
4
Good
5
Excellent
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Criterion 6 of 20