What is the definition of rationale and what is its purpose?

Question

We were asked to write a rationale on a portfolio that we created. What is a rationale and what should be written in one?

Answer 1

"Rationale" means an underlying reason. If you were asked to give the rationale for your portfolio, the instructor wants you to tell what you had in mind when you put together the elements of the portfolio.

Answer 2

rationale --- fundamental reason; logical basis

Answer 3

It's the "reason for being." Why did you do it? What's the project's purpose? Keep it short.