An e-portfolio is a collection of digital artifacts that demonstrate a person's learning, accomplishments, or skills. It can include typed documents, scanned images, digital photos, videos, blogs, and other web content. When collecting artifacts, one should include authentic evidence like work samples, projects, papers, and photos, as well as explanations and reflections that provide context for the artifacts. The selection process involves choosing artifacts that support one's narrative, display key skills, and represent one's best work, while avoiding redundant or unrelated items.