Written Communication Student Learning Outcomes for Tier 3/Capstone Level Written Communication Context of and Purpose for Writing Demonstrates a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose Includes that is responsive to the assigned task and focuses all elements of the work. considerations of audience, purpose, and the circumstances surrounding the writing task(s). Content Development Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying the writer's understanding, and shaping the whole work. Genre and Disciplinary Conventions Demonstrates detailed attention to, and successful execution of, a wide range of conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing task including Formal and informal rules inherent in the organization, content, presentation, formatting, and stylistic choices expectations for writing in particular forms and/or academic fields (please see glossary). Sources and Evidence Demonstrates skillful use of high-quality, credible, relevant sources to develop ideas appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing Control of Syntax and Mechanics Uses graceful language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency, and is virtually error-free. Oral Communication Student Learning Outcomes for Tier 3/Capstone Level Oral Communication Organization Organizational pattern (introduction and conclusion, sequenced material within the body, and transitions) is clearly and consistently observable and skillful; content of the presentation is cohesive. Language choices are imaginative, memorable, compelling, and enhance Language the effectiveness of the presentation. Language is appropriate to audience. Delivery Delivery techniques (posture, gesture, eye contact, and vocal expressiveness) make the presentation compelling; presentation is polished; speaker appears confident. Supporting Material A variety of supporting materials (explanations, examples, illustrations, statistics, analogies, quotations from relevant authorities) make appropriate reference to information or analysis that supports the presentation or establishes the presenter's credibility/authority on the Central Message Central message is compelling (precisely stated, appropriately repeated, memorable, and strongly supported.)
Written Communication Student Learning Outcomes for Written Communication Tier 3/Capstone Level Context of and Purpose for Writing Includes considerations of audience, purpose, and the circumstances surrounding the writing task(s). Demonstrates a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose that is responsive to the assigned task and focuses all elements of the work. Content Development Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying the writer's understanding, and shaping the whole work. Genre and Disciplinary Conventions Formal and informal rules inherent in the expectations for writing in particular forms and/or academic fields (please see glossary). Demonstrates detailed attention to, and successful execution of, a wide range of conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing task including organization, content, presentation, formatting, and stylistic choices Sources and Evidence Demonstrates skillful use of high-quality, credible, relevant sources to develop ideas appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing Control of Syntax and Mechanics Uses graceful language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency, and is virtually error-free. Oral Communication Student Learning Outcomes for Oral Communication Tier 3/Capstone Level Organization Organizational pattern (introduction and conclusion, sequenced material within the body, and transitions) is clearly and consistently observable and skillful; content of the presentation is cohesive. Language Language choices are imaginative, memorable, compelling, and enhance the effectiveness of the presentation. Language is appropriate to audience. Delivery Delivery techniques (posture, gesture, eye contact, and vocal expressiveness) make the presentation compelling; presentation is polished; speaker appears confident. Supporting Material A variety of supporting materials (explanations, examples, illustrations, statistics, analogies, quotations from relevant authorities) make appropriate reference to information or analysis that supports the presentation or establishes the presenter's credibility/authority on the Central Message Central message is compelling (precisely stated, appropriately repeated, memorable, and strongly supported.)
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