Student Learning Outcomes for Communication Skills
Rev.
4/3/2006
In completing a QEP experience within their field of study, students will be able to
1. prepare a written plan for that experience
2. document progress on that experience regularly and communicate that progress to
others in a suitable form
3. present the results of that experience as both
 one or more documents that include correctly designed and executed graphics
 an oral presentation that includes effectively designed and executed graphics
4. communicate all elements of that experience
 using Standard English conventions (including effective sentence and paragraph structure, appropriate voice and verb tense, and suitable word choice)
 using a report format and style appropriate to the academic/professional field, including text citations and bibliographic references to document others’ intellectual contributions
5. handle all aspects of that experience with a professional demeanor, to include
interacting with team members responsibly, meeting deadlines, and preparing and
presenting project materials in their final form

Student Learning Outcomes for Problem-Solving/Critical Thinking Skills
Rev.
4/3/2006
In completing a QEP experience within their field of study, students will be able to
1.
delimit and describe the objectives to be accomplished [analysis/synthesis]
2.
when appropriate, conduct a search for published work on theory, research, and practices related to the objectives [analysis/synthesis]
3.
prepare a plan to achieve the objectives, to include a timetable, description of methods, and description of required resources [synthesis/evaluation]
4.
when appropriate, adjust the plan to overcome barriers and/or capitalize on
opportunities that arise [synthesis/evaluation]
5.
collect and analyze pertinent information and data called for in the plan [application/ analysis]
6.
discuss the results and conclusions as they pertain to the objectives and present recommendations for future endeavors [synthesis/evaluation]