Goal Description

Students will be able to communicate effectively, orally, in writing and in new media, to a wide variety of audiences.
Written communication is the development and expression of ideas in writing. Written communication involves learning to work in many genres and styles. It can involve working with many different writing technologies, and mixing texts, data, and images. Written communication abilities develop through iterative experiences across the curriculum.

Oral communication is a prepared, purposeful presentation designed to increase knowledge, to foster understanding, or to promote change in the listeners’ attitudes, values, beliefs, or behaviors. Oral communication abilities develop through iterative experiences across the curriculum.

Communication Committee

Member	E-mail Address
Chair - Karla Kitalong, Humanities	kitalong@mtu.edu
Paul Charlesworth, Chemistry	pcharles@mtu.edu
Jim DeClerck, Mechanical Engineering	jdeclerck@mtu.edu
Chelsea Schelly, Social Sciences	cschelly@mtu.edu
Kris Mattila, Civil Engineering	mattila@mtu.edu

Assessment Rubrics

Written Communication Goal Rubric -- mtu.edu/learning-goals/5-written
Oral Communication Goal Rubric -- mtu.edu/learning-goals/5-oral

Assessment Sequences and Examples

Chemistry - Lab Report Rubrics for Grading and Assessment
Humanities

Oral Communication Instruction
Composition (UN1015)
Final Project with Oral and Written Components (HU3830)

Mechanical Engineering - Lab Reports, Literature Review and Senior Capstone
Social Sciences - SS2400 Introduction to Human Geography - Term Paper and Group Presentation

Resources for Incorporating the Communication in Courses

Composition Revealed Coffee Chat (UN1015) - Recording
Rubric Examples for STEM Lab Courses
Norming - A Demonstration of General Education Assessment Using the Communication Rubric
Engineering Writing Resources
Course Design Strategies and Tips
Other Communication Goal Resources