JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION THEORY AND PRACTICE

Defining and Assessing Written Communication Skills of MIS Students

Author(s): Nabil Alghalith

Citation: Nabil Alghalith, (2012) "Defining and Assessing Written Communication Skills of MIS Students," Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, Vol.12, Iss. 2, pp. 137 - 141

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

The paper focuses on the development of a rubric for the assessment of written communication skills,
which is mainly used for assurance of learning. The objectives are (1) to defined skill set formed a basis
for common expectations related to written communication skills. (2) to use the Written Communication
Rubric to measure student progress toward achieving these skills, (3) to help refine the instrument and
the assessment process, (4) to identify areas of concern in written communication, and (5) to enhance the
culture of assessment in the School of Business.