Main -> Assessment of Communication Skills
APA Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major
GOAL 7: Communication Skills: Communicate effectively in a variety of formats.
7.1 Demonstrate effective writing skills in various formats (e.g., essays, correspondence, technical papers, note taking) and for various purposes (e.g., informing, defending, explaining, persuading, arguing, teaching).
7.2 Demonstrate effective oral communication skills in various formats (e.g., group discussion, debate, lecture) and for various purposes (e.g., informing, defending, explaining, persuading, arguing, teaching).
7.3 Exhibit quantitative literacy.
7.4 Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills.
7.5 Exhibit the ability to collaborate effectively.
Assessment tools
Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency
College-Level Assessment (CLA) Written Communication
College-Level Academic Skills Test: English Language and Reading Skills
WorkKeys Foundational Skills Assessment: Writing
Source:
Landrum, E. & McCarthy, M. (2010). Assessing Student Skills in the Undergraduate Psychology Major. Best Practices Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Rubrics
AAC&U VALUE Rubric: Written Communication
Context of and purpose of writing
Content development
Genre and disciplinary conventions
Sources and evidence
Control of syntax and mechanics
AAC&U VALUE Rubric: Oral Communication
Components of the rubric:
Organization
Language
Delivery
Supporting material
Central message
AAC&U VALUE Rubric: Quantitative Literacy
Components of the rubric:
Interpretation
Representation
Calculation
Application/analysis
Assumptions
Communication