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Element 1A/B: Written Communication
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CompetencyCourse Assessment RubricAssessment LevelsCriterion (%)
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Exceeds Course Expectations		3-Competent
Meets Course Expectations		2-Developing
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Information Literacy: AnalysisProvides accurate, relevant, and precise analysis by recognizing the parts or aspects of the text that contribute to understanding the purpose of the text(s).Provides accurate and relevant analysis by recognizing the parts or aspects of the text that contribute to understanding the purpose of the text(s).Provides limited relevant analysis by recognizing the parts or aspects of the text that contribute to understanding the purpose of the text(s). (Not always accurate).Fails to provide relevant analysis by recognizing the parts or aspects of the text that contribute to understanding the purpose of the text.Accomplished + Competent + Developing83.9
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Rhetorical Awareness/StylePresents writing that is sophisticated and engages reader with a distinctive voice. Demonstrates sophisticated recognition of rhetorical situation and audience.Presents writing that is clear, accurate, and precise most of the time. Develops voice through paragraphing, sentence structure, variation, rhythm, phrasing, and word choice. Demonstrates recognition of rhetorical situation and audience.Presents writing that is clear and accurate some of the time. May have some awkward sentences. Attempts to develop voice. Treats rhetorical situation and/or audience inconsistently.Fails to reach developing level.Accomplished + Competent + Developing98.1
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