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.