Definition
Communication skills are those learned behaviors which enable individuals to effectively gather, assimilate, process, and disseminate information. Demonstration of the skills indicates that students can read, write, and speak at the college level.
Reading assesses student understanding in the following categories:
- Understands Purpose
- Understands Question(s) Dealt With
- Understands Nature, Sufficiency, and Type of Information
- Understands Point of View
- Understands Implications/ Consequences
- Understands Assumptions
- Understands Inferences
- Understands key Concepts
Speaking assesses student understanding in the following categories:
Delivery
- Forceful Introduction
- Body Control
- Eye Contact
- Sticking to Mode of Delivery
- Clear Cut Closing
- Sticking to Specified Length
Content and Organization
- Stating of main Points at Outset
- Development of Main Points
- Needed Repetitions and Transition
- Effective Kinds and Sizes of Visuals
Overall Effectiveness
Writing assesses student understanding in the following categories:
- Unity
- Coherence
- Development
- Standard Written
- English
Rubric
Assessment of General Education Reading Outcomes
Assessment of General Education Speaking Outcomes
Assessment of General Education Writing Outcomes
Guidelines
Assessment of Reading Outcomes
Alternative Assessment of Reading Outcomes
Assessment of Speaking Outcomes
Alternative Assessment of Speaking Outcomes
Assessment of Writing Outcomes
Alternative Assessment of Writing Outcomes
Reading outcomes are assessed in these courses
| BPT 113 BUS 115 EDU 234 ENG 102 ENG 113 ENG 114 FOR 271 |
IVS 210 MTH 125 NUR 103 OST 289 PHM 125 SEC 110 |
Speaking outcomes are assessed in these courses
COM 120
COM 231
CTS 115
ELC 114
ENG 102
HUM 230
IVS 220
MTH 125
NUR 103
Writing outcomes are assessed in these courses