Written Communication is the ability to develop, convey, and exchange ideas in writing, as appropriate to a given context and audience. Degree graduates will express themselves effectively in a variety of written forms.
The following courses were planned for use to assess Written Communication during the 2019-2020 academic year. Further assessment reporting is scheduled to be available Fall 2023.
- ENG 111 Composition I
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will use appropriate and relevant content to illustrate the main ideas while using standard American English and accepted, conventional grammar and mechanics.
Method
Research Part III (final Draft) rubric
Criteria of Success
60% of students will score 3 or above on a 5-point rubric scoring content and mechanics.
Results
84% of students scored an average of 3 or higher on a 5-point rubric that assessed the research paper on eight categories. The lowest categories were in MLA in-text citations and in the works cited page.
Sample
252 out of 487 students listed as enrolled. Some instructors did not return the rubric.
Use of Results for Continuous Improvement
Due to many students still struggling with documentation of sources, we will expand on this portion of the Library Skills Module that is standardized across ENG 111 sections.
- ENG 131 Technical Report Writing I
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will write clear, concise, grammatically correct technical information.
Method
Writing Rubric
Criteria of Success
At least 60% of students will score 3 or above on a 5-point rubric scoring content and mechanics
Results
79% (57/72) of students scored an average of 3 or higher on a 5-point rubric with six scoring categories.
Sample
72 students assessed out of 84 enrolled.
Use of Results for Continuous Improvement
In an effort to increase student knowledge of relevant disciplines and better integrate technical writing with their career goals, ENG 131 students will choose topics directly related to their programs when writing their research reports.
