Kennelly, E., Osborn, D., Reardon, R., & Shetty, B. (2016). Guidance for ePortfolio Researchers: A Case Study with Implications for the ePortfolio Domain. International Journal of EPortfolio, 6(2), 117–125. http://www.theijep.com/pdf/IJEP207.pdf
Abstract: This study examined whether or not students using a career ePortfolio, including a matrix for identifying and reflecting on transferrable skills, enabled them to rate their skills more confidently and positively after a simulated (mock) job interview. Three groups were studied: those completing the skills matrix in the ePortfolio; those using the ePortfolio but not the skills matrix; and those not using the ePortfolio. Results of a one-way ANOVA indicated no significant score differences among groups on a self-reported skill survey. However, other findings pertained to difficulties in conducting research on the effectiveness of online career ePortfolios and suggestions for correcting such problems in the future.