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Definition: Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

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Competencies of Written Communication:

This outcome includes abilities designed to help students

  • Demonstrate use of a writing process.

  • Demonstrate a clear sense of purpose, focus, thesis, and design in writing.

  • Demonstrate the ability to develop an idea through the use of concrete examples and specific details.

  • Demonstrate audience awareness by appropriately modifying writing.

  • Demonstrate appropriate methods of integrating and documenting outside sources.

  • Demonstrate ability to use common tools of information research.

  • Demonstrate clear organization of thoughts in coherent written form.

  • Demonstrate appropriate choice of format, style, and tone for each particular writing assignment.

  • Use appropriate mechanics, grammar, and word usage based on American Standard Written English.

  • Improve the ability to evaluate, revise, edit, and proofread individual work and the work of others.

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