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Assessment Resources 


Learning Outcomes 

How to write a learning outcome 

Digital Education Strategies. (2010). Writing effective learning objectives. Unpublished 

Manuscript The Chang School, Ryerson University , Retrieved from 

http://de.ryerson.ca/portals/de/assets/resources/Learning_Objectives.pdf 

Repko, A. (2011). Stephen f. Austin State University rubric assessment resource page 

examples of rubrics of both discipline-specific and college-wide outcomes are 

provided.. Unpublished manuscript, Assessment, University of Texas Arlington, USA. 

Stanford. (2012) Assessment Tools. Stanford University, Unpublished Manuscript, Palo 

Alto USA. Retrieved from http://www.stanford.edu/dept/presprovost/irds/assessment/downloads/CLO.pdf 

Types of learning outcomes 

Beterlein, S., Davis, D., & Apple, D. (2011). Learning outcomes. Retrieved from 

http://www.webs1.uidaho.edu/ele/scholars/practices/instructional_design/Resources 

Books 

University of Utah’s Measurable learning outcomes grid. (2010). Unpublished manuscript, University of 

Utah,Salt Lake City, UT, USA . Retrieved from 

http://studentaffairs.utah.edu/assessment/documents/planning/learning-reconsidered-table.pdf 

Albert , A. (2009). Assessing student learning outcomes in the college environment: 

Effective methods of measuring general education programs' core learning outcomes at urban and 

metropolitan universities, VDM Verlag. 

Bigg, J., & Tang, C. (2011). Teaching for quality learning at university (Society for 

Research into Higher Education). (4 ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education. 

New Leadership Alliance for Student Learning and Accountability. (2012). Assuming Quality: An 

Institutional Self-Assessment Tool for Excellent Practice in Student Learning Outcomes Assessment. 

Washington DC, DC: New Leadership Alliance for Student Learning and Accountability. 

Saunders, L. (2011). Information literacy as a student learning outcome: The perspective 

of institutional accreditation. Unpublished Manuscript, Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, LLC. 

Shavelson, R. (2009). Measuring college learning responsibly: Accountability in a new 

era. Unpublished Manuscript. Stanford CA: Stanford University Press. 

Suskie, L., Banta, T., & Albert, A. (2009). Assessing student learning outcomes in 

the college environment: Effective methods of measuring general education programs' core learning 

at urban and metropolitan universities. San Francisco, CA: John Wiley & Son Inc. 

Walvoord, B., & Banta, T. (2010). Assessment clear and simple: A practical guide for 

institutions, departments, and general education. (2 ed.). San Francisco, CA: John Wiley & Son Inc. 

Michelle Baron, Academic Assessment Specialist, 801-863-8226, michelle.baron@uvu.edu 

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Rubrics 

Ten Sigma (2009). Types of rubrics. Retrieved from 

http://www.tensigma.org/rubrics/about/rubrics_rb2.html 

Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) VALUE Rubrics: 

http://www.aacu.org/value/rubrics/index.cfm 

Angelo, T. A., & Cross, K. P. (1993). Classroom Assessment Techniques: A Handbook for 

College Teachers (2nd ed.). Jossey-Bass 

Arter, J., & McTighe, J. (2001). Scoring rubrics in the classroom: Using performance criteria 

for assessing and improving student performance (experts in assessment series). Thousand Oaks, CA: 

Corwin Press Inc: Sage Publication Company. 

Burke, K. (2011). From standards to rubrics in six steps: Tools for assessing student learning. 

(3 ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin: Sage Publication Company. 

Quinlan, A. (2011). A complete guide to rubrics: Assessment made easy for teachers, KDCollege. 

Esrover Road, Plymouth, UK: Rowman & Littlefield Education 

Rhodes, T. (2010). Assessing Outcomes and Improving Achievement: Tips and Tools for Using 

Rubrics. Washington, DC: Association of American Colleges and Universities. 

Rubric library . (2012). Unpublished manuscript, Assessment, Fresno State , San Franscio , CA, 

USA. Retrieved from http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/oie/assessment/rubric.html 

Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence . (2007). The basics of rubrics. Unpublished manuscript, 

Schreyer Institute, Penn State, 16802, PA, USA. 

Retrieved from http://www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/pdf/rubricbasics.pdf 

Stevens, D., & Levi, A. (2005). Introduction to rubrics: An assessment tool to save grading time, 

convey effective feedback, and promote student learning . Sterling, VI: Stylus Publishing, LLC. 

Suskie, L. (2009). Assessing student learning: A common sense guide. (2nd ed.). San Francisco, 

CA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 

RCampus' iRubric: A free online resource that helps create rubrics in a collaborative learning 

environment. Retrieved from: http://www.rcampus.com/indexrubric.cfm 

RubiStar: A free online website tool developed through the Advanced Learning Technologies 

(ALTEC) project at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning helps visitors create rubrics. 

Retrived from: http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php 

Stephen F. Austin State University Rubric Assessment Resource Page: Examples of rubrics of 

both discipline-specific and college-wide outcomes are provided. Retrieved from: 

http://www.sfasu.edu/assessment/rubrics.asp 


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Type of Assessment 

Edutopia. (2012). What are some types of assessment? Retrieved from 

http://www.edutopia.org/assessment-guide-description 

Practicum handbook; A guide for site supervisors.(2012). Unpublished manuscript, Rollins 

School of Public Health, Emory, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Retrieved from 

http://cfusion.sph.emory.edu/PracticumProposal/docs/PracticumGuide_Supv.pdf 

Epstein, M. L., Lazarus, A. D., Calvano, T. B., Matthews, K. A. et al. (2002). Immediate 

feedback assessment technique promotes learning and corrects inaccurate first responses. The psychological 

Record. 52, 187-201. 

Hanna, G.S., & Dettmer, P.A. (2004). Assessment for effective teaching: Using context-adaptive 

planning. Boston, MA: Pearson A&B. Retrieved from 

http://www.niu.edu/facdev/resources/guide/assessment/formative%20 

and_summative_assessment.pdf 

Higgins, E. & and Tatham, L. (2003). Assessing by multiple choice question (MCQ) tests at 

Manchester Metropolitan University. Learning and Teaching in Action. 2(1). 

Iddekinge, C. H., Raymark, P.H, Eidson, C.E., & Attenweiler, W.J. (2004) What Do Structure 

Selection Interviews Really Measure? The construct Validity of Behavior Description Interviews. Human 

Performance 17(1), 71-93. 

Kuechler, W. L. & Simkin. M. G. (2003). How Well Do Multiple Choice Tests Evaluate Student 

Understanding in Computer Programming Classes? Journal of Information Systems 

Education. West Lafayette: Winter 2003. Vol. 14, Iss. 4; p. 389 

Roberts, T.S. (2006). The Use of Multiple Choice Tests for Formative and Summative 

Assessment. Conference in Research in Practice in Information Technology. Hobart, Tasmania, Australia: 

Vol 52. 

University Texas Arlington. (2012). Advantages and disadvantages of various assessment methods. Retrieved from 

http://www.uta.edu/irp/unit_effectiveness_plans/assets/AssessMethods.pdf 

UW Teachers Association Conference on Teaching & Learning: Giving Students Feedback and Assigning Grades. 

(2003). Types of assessment. Retrieved from 

http://jtenlen.drizzlehosting.com/workshop/workshop3.html 


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Assessment Plans 

How to assess assessments 

Why assessment?. (2010). Unpublished manuscript, Assessment, University of Connecticut , Retrieved 

from http://assessment.uconn.edu/why/index.html 

Assessment Handbook (2005). UCF Academic Program Assessment Handbook, University of Central 

Florida, UCG retrieved from http://oeas.ucf.edu/doc/acad_assess_handbook.pdf 

Nichols J, & Nichols K. (2000). The Departmental Guide and Record Book for Student 

Outcomes Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness. NY: Agathon Press. 

Stanford. (2012) Assessment Tools. Stanford University, Palo Alto USA. Retrieved from 

http://www.stanford.edu/dept/pres-provost/irds/assessment/downloads/AM.pdf 

Purpose of creating an assessment plan: 

Assessment handbook: Creating assessment plans (2011). 

Michigan State, MI, USA. Retrieved from 

http://www.engin.umich.edu/teaching/assess_and_improve/handbook/plans.html 


http://www.stanford.edu/dept/pres-provost/irds/assessment/tools.html 


http://www.stanford.edu/dept/pres-provost/irds/assessment/downloads/Assessment_process.pdf 

Overall Assessment 

Allen, M. J. (2004). Assessing Academic Programs in Higher Education. Anker Publishing Company, 

Bolton MA. 

Anderson, L. W., Krathwohl, D. R., Airasian, P. W., Cruikshank, K. A., Mayer, R. E., 

Pintrich, P. R., Raths, J., et al. (2000). A Taxonomy for Learning, Teaching, and Assessing: A 

Revision of Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives, Complete Edition. Allyn & Bacon. 

Angelo, T. A., & Cross, K. P. (1993). Classroom Assessment Techniques: A Handbook 

for College Teachers (2nd ed.). Jossey-Bass. 

Astin, A. W., & Antonio, A.L. (2012). Assessment for Excellence: The Philosophy and 

Practice of Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education (2nd ed.). Rowman & Littlefield 

Publishers. 

Earl, L. M. (2003). Assessment As Learning: Using Classroom Assessment to Maximize 

Student Learning (1st ed.). Corwin Press. 

Gabriel, K.F. (2008). Teaching unprepared students: Strategies for promoting success and retention in 

higher education. Sterling, VA: Stylus 

Garrison, R. D., & Vaughan, N. D. (2007). Blended learning in higher education: Framework, principles, 

and guidelines. San Francisco: Jossey Bass 


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Hickmott, J. (2009). Measuring student performance: Using appropriate evaluation tools. 

In Perozzi, B. (Ed.). Enhancing student learning through college employment. 

Bloomington, IN: Association of College Unions International. 

Kuh, G. D. (2008). High impact educational practices: What they are, who has access to them, and why they 

matter. Washington, D. C.: AAC&U. 

Maki, P. L. (2010). Assessing for Learning: Building a Sustainable Commitment Across the Institution 

(Second ed.). Stylus Publishing. 

Mann, J., Permaul, N., & Perozzi, B. (2009). A multiple case study of two California 

universities. In Perozzi, B. (Ed.). Enhancing student learning through college 

employment. Bloomington, IN: Association of College Unions International. 

Middle States Commission on Higher Education. (2007). Student Learning Assessment: 

Options and Resources. (2nd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Middle States Commission 

on Higher Education. 

Perozzi, B., Kappes, J., & Santucci, D. (2009). Learning outcomes and student 

employment programs. In Perozzi, B. (Ed.). Enhancing student learning through 

college employment. Bloomington, IN: Association of College Unions International. 

Sambell, K., McDowell, L., & Montgomery, C. (2012). Assessment for Learning in 

Higher Education. Routledge. 

Comprehensive academic assessment program. (2010). Informally published manuscript, 

Assessment , Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences , Temple, AZ, USA . 

Retrieved from http://www.scnm.edu/images/stories/Comprehensive Academic Assessment 

Program.pdf 

Suskie, L. (2009). Assessing Student Learning: A Common Sense Guide (2nd ed.). 

Jossey-Bass. 

Tagg, J. (2003). The Learning Paradigm College (1st ed.). Jossey-Bass. 

Walvoord, B. E. (2010). Assessment Clear and Simple: A Practical Guide for 

Institutions, Departments, and General Education (2nd ed.). Jossey-Bass. 


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Mission Statements 

Department / team . (2012). Retrieved from 

http://www.missionstatements.com/team_mission_statements.html 

Diamond, R. (1999). Aligning faculty rewards with institutional mission: Statements, policies & guidelines 

(Syracuse University). Bolton, MA : Anker Publishing Company, Inc. 

How to write a mission Statement 


http://www.stanford.edu/dept/pres-provost/irds/assessment/downloads/mission_stmt.pdf 

Özdem, G. (2011). An Analysis of the Mission and Vision Statements on the Strategic 

Plans of Higher Education Institutions. Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice, 11(4), 1887-1894. 

Palmer T.B., & Short, J.C. (2008). Mission Statements in U.S. Colleges of Business: An 

Empirical Examination of Their Content With Linkages to Configurations and Performance. Academy Of 

Management Learning & Education, 7(4), 454-470. doi:10.5465/AMLE.2008. 

Taylor, R. (2011). The mission statement: A framework for developing an effective organizational mission 

statement in 100 words or less . (2 ed.). 

Data Collection 

Johnston, T. C. (2010). Data without tears: How to write measurable educational goals and 

collect meaningful data . Research Press. 

Pearson, R. W. (2010). Statistical persuasion: How to collect, analyze, and present 

data. Accurately, honestly, and persuasively. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc. 

Shea, M., Murray, R., & Harlin, R. (2005). Drowning in data?: How to collect, organize, and 

document student performance. Heinemann Corp. 

Stawarski, C., & Phillips, P. P. (2008 ). Data collection: Planning for and collecting all types of data 

(measurement and evaluation series). (1 ed.). Pfeiffer. 


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Analyzing Data 

Stanford, Linn & Mille, 2005. 

http://www.stanford.edu/dept/pres-provost/irds/assessment/downloads/analyze.pdf 

Temple University 

http://www.temple.edu/provost/aaa/other_accrediting/documents/resultsandtheiruses.pdf 

Using assessment effectively. (2011). Informally published manuscript, Office of Teaching & 

Learning, University od Denver , Denver, CO. Retrieved from http://ctl.du.edu/teaching-resources/assessingstudent-learning/using-assessment-effectively 

Books 

Bernard, H., & Ryan, G. (2009). Analyzing qualitative data: Systematic approaches . Thousand Oaks, CA: 

Sage Publications, Inc. 

Blaikie, N. (2003). Analyzing quantitative data: From description to explanation. 

Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications. 

Maxwell, S., & Delaney, H. (2003). Designing experiments and analyzing data: A model 

comparison perspective, . (2 ed.). New Jersey : Routledge Academic. 

Moore, B. (2011). I have the data now what? Analyzing data and making instructional 

changes. Eye on Education inc. 

Middaugh, M. (2010). Planning and assessment in higher education: Demonstrating 

institutional effectiveness. San Francisco, CA: John Wiley & Son Inc. 


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How to close the loop 

Closing the Loop 

King, L. J. (2010). Closing the loop in assessment . Retrieved from 

http://www.sfasu.edu/assessment/pdf/closing-the-loop-in-assessment.pdf 

Murphy, J. (2010). The educator's handbook for understanding and closing achievement gaps. 

Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press 

Myers, W. (2006 ). Closing the assessment loop: Nurturing healthy, on-going self-evaluation in 

theological schools. Chicago : Chicago Theological Seminary dba Exploration Press. 

Reed, T., Levin, J., & Malandra, G. (2011, October ). Closing the assessment loop by design. 

Retrieved from http://www.changemag.org/Archives/Back Issues/2011/September-October 2011/closingthe-full.html 

Raymond , Z. (2011). Closing the loop. Unpublished Manuscript. Retrieved from 

http://www.hamline.edu/learning-outcomes/closing-loop.html 

Covino, W. (2011). Closing the loop: When assessment becomes meaningful for 

faculty. Retrieved from wascarc.org/program/closing-loop-when-assessment-becomes-meaningful-faculty 

Examples of people who closed the loop 

Banta, T. W., & Blaich, C. (2011). Closing the Assessment Loop. Change, 43(1), 22-27. 

doi:10.1080/00091383.2011.538642 

Hatzipanagos, S. (2008). Closing the loop: Identifying effective formative assessment practices 

and feedback processes that empower the learner and enhance the student experience in open and distance 

learning. Unpublished manuscript, King's Learning Institute , Kings College , Strand, London. Retrieved 

from http://cdelondon.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/tra2hatzipanagosfinalreport-_cde-report_.pdf 

Klemic, G. G., & Lovero, E. (2011). Closing the Loop: Assessing SLOs for Quantitative and 

Qualitative Models in Business Courses. Assessment Update, 23(1), 9-10. 

Scott, S., Issa, T., & Issa, T. (2008). Closing the Loop: The Relationship between Instructor- 

reflective Practice and Students' Satisfaction and Quality Outcomes. International 

Journal of Learning, 15(3), 109-120. 


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