Comprehensive Learning Assessment (CLA 2)

Comprehensive Learning Assessment (CLA 2)
Written Paper Criteria:
In Week 8 students complete CLA2, which is the logical culmination of the course. Your
CLA2 submission (cumulative report) should be a minimum of 12-15 pages in length. The
CLA assignments encompass the learning outcomes for this course and are designed to
demonstrate what has been learning or achieved by the student. CLA 2 measures the
student’s competency and mastery of the course concepts, particularly the application of
those concepts.
Please refer to Expectations of Student Assignments and the Formatting
Requirements for Written Assignments on page 10 of the University Policies for a
detailing of specific expectations for how to format and write your paper. Additionally, you
may refer to the PA and CLA Grading Rubric found on page 17 of the University Policies.
F. Comprehensive Learning Assessment (CLA 2) Presentation
CLA2 Presentation Criteria:
In addition to your CLA2 report, please prepare a professional PowerPoint presentation
summarizing your findings for CLA2. The presentation will consist of your major findings,
analysis, and recommendations in a concise presentation of 15 slides (minimum). You
should use content from your CLA2 report as material for your PowerPoint presentation. In
addition, you should include learning outcomes from all your major assignments. This
would include PA1, CLA1, PA2, and of course, CLA2 (unless otherwise specified by your
Professor). An agenda, executive summary, and references slides should also be included.
Please keep in mind that the university is moving towards a more digital footprint for our
students. This means that your final CLA2 presentation may be recorded, so that you may
include it in your “e-portfolio” (graduating students should have all of their CLA2
presentations on a flash-drive, in addition to student biography, resume, interests, and so
forth). Students will present their PowerPoint during the last week of class in either the On-
Campus Class Session or the online Virtual Class Session, as determined by the professor.
Presentations should not exceed 15 minutes.

A. Grading Criteria for Professional Assignments:
In Weeks 2 and 6 students will write a 3-4 page paper in response to a case study or similar assignment provided by your professor.  Student answers are to be clear, well-organized, and specific.  Provide a concise, cogent argument and include details to support your response.
Please refer to Expectations of Student Assignments and the Formatting Requirements for Written Assignments on page 10 of the University Policies for a detailing of specific expectations for how to format and write your paper. Additionally, you may refer to the PA and CLA Grading Rubric found on page 17 of the University Policies.

Rubrics
GRADING METRICS FOR WEEKLY ONLINE DISCUSSION
Exemplary Proficient Needs Progress Unsatisfactory
Points 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 3 0 Weight of Grade
Answering
Discussion Questions Student answers or responds to all questions completely, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of key concepts, ability to think critically, and has included original examples in his/her response. It is required that the textbook and/or scholarly research be included to justify and/or solidify any argument or reasoning.  Student answers or responds to all discussion questions, but lacks some demonstration of understanding of key concepts, or ability to think critically, or does not include examples and/or textbook or scholarly research. Student answers or responds to at least one, but not all discussion questions, and/or lacks some demonstration of understanding of key concepts, or ability to think critically, or does not include examples. Student fails to answer or respond to discussion questions assigned and/or does not demonstrate understanding of key concepts, or ability to think critically, or does not include examples. 30%
Points 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 3 0
Response to Peers Student’s responses are well conceived, offering insight and original examples.  Student incorporates or builds off of the ideas of others and provides analysis of concepts discussed. Student responds to classmates’ postings but a few responses are not well conceived, or do not offer insight, or original examples.  Student might not incorporate or build off of the ideas of others in a meaningful way and may lack analysis. Student responds to classmates’ postings, but does not meet the minimum number of responses required, and some responses are not well conceived, or do not offer insight, or original examples.  Student might not incorporate or build off of the ideas of others in a meaningful way.  Student neglects to respond to classmates’ postings or responses are not well conceived, do not offer insight, or original examples. Student does not incorporate or build off of the ideas of others.  30%
Points 25 22.5 20 17.5 15 12.5 10 7.5 5 2.5 0
Preparation Student brings in outside examples and is able to examine a problem or situation from a variety of perspectives. Student demonstrates an understanding of key concepts, but offers only some analysis or original thought. Student responds to questions and postings with verbiage copied directly from textbook, rather than in their own words. Student fails to demonstrate knowledge or understanding of the assigned reading. 25%
Points 15 13.5 12 10.5 9 7.5 6 4.5 3 1.5 0
Accountability Student posts answers and responses on time. Student is late in posting and/or responding to postings, but has a viable excuse and has notified the professor in advance. Student is late posting either answers or responses. Student fails to post answers and responses on time. 15%
Total Possible 100%