Course Learning Outcome A
(Program Learning Outcomes: 1, 3, 4, 10) |
Assessment Criteria |
| Describes the meaning and importance of research |
- Presents statements that are backed up with valid evidence.
- Shows evidence of digital literacy skills.
- Identifies terms and concepts important to research.
- Demonstrates ability to synthesize, as well as summarize information.
- Demonstrates appropriate writing for context and audience.
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Course Learning Outcome B
(Program Learning Outcomes: 1, 4, 7, 9, 10) |
Assessment Criteria |
| Develops arguments backed with evidence |
- Provides evidence of argumentation; it is easy for the reader to identify the argument and the information to back up the argument.
- Demonstrates evidence of digital literacy.
- Provides evidence of effective collaboration.
- Contributes in a clear and relevant manner.
- Uses images and other media appropriately.
- Organizes material coherently and concisely; it is easy for the reader to identify main points and follow the sequence of ideas.
- Presents legible, error-free material and conforms to APA formatting and citation conventions.
- Participates in individual and team class activities in a manner that advances construction of collective knowledge within the course.
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Course Learning Outcome C
(Program Learning Outcomes: 10) |
Assessment Criteria |
| Explains different forms of research inquiry and their applicability and use |
- Identifies an appropriate cross section of forms of research inquiry and provides appropriate citations to explain each form.
- Searches for, identifies and challenges assumptions in own, peer, or professional opinion.
- Explicitly and critically evaluates relevant assigned or available information; evidence and argument for reliability and authority.
- Collects data and information in a manner that provides a comprehensive picture of perspectives.
- Contributes to discussions and responds to questions and feedback from class members, sharing information to advance the collective knowledge of the team and/or class.
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Course Learning Outcome D
(Program Learning Outcomes: 1, 7, 10) |
Assessment Criteria |
| Critically analyzes various forms of research and writing |
- Demonstrates the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate.
- Presents evidence of ability to critically read, analyze, and synthesize information.
- Provides perspectives in a way that is sympathetic to the intentions of the sources.
- Collects data and information in a manner that provides a comprehensive picture of perspectives.
- Critically substantiates and contextualizes all major claims made.
- Recognizes and assesses intended use and end user of information, and the impacts that these have on the analytical and decision-making process.
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