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Outcome 12: An ability to communicate effectively (written)
Level 5 performance
characterized by:
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Articulates ideas clearly and concisely
- Organizes
written materials in a logical sequence to enhance the reader's
comprehension (paragraphs, subheading, etc.)
- Uses
graphs, tables, and diagrams to support points-to explain, interpret,
and assess information
- Written
work is presented neatly and professionally
- Grammar
and spelling are correct
- Figures
are all in proper format
- Uses
good professional writing style
- Conforms
to the prescribed format (if any)
Level 3 performance
characterized by:
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Articulates ideas, but writing is somewhat disjointed, superfluous
or difficult to follow
- Material
are generally organized well, but paragraphs combine multiple
thoughts or sections and sub-sections are not identified clearly
- Uses
graphs, tables, and diagrams, but only in a few instances are
they applied to support, explain or interpret information
- Work
is not neatly presented throughout
- One
or two spelling/grammar errors per page
- Figures
are present but are flawed-axes mislabeled, no data points, etc.
- Style
is informal or inappropriate, jargon is used, improper voice,
tense…
- The
prescribed format is only followed in some portions of the paper
Level 1 performance characterized by:
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Text rambles, points made are only understood with repeated reading,
and key points are not organized
- Little
or no structure or organization; no subheadings or proper paragraph
structure used
- Graphs,
tables or diagrams are used, but no reference is made to them
- Work
is not presented neatly
- Spelling/grammar
errors present throughout more than 1/3 of the paper
- No
figures or graphics are used at all
- The
writing style is inappropriate for the audience and for the assignment
- The
prescribed format is not followed
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