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LSU Distinguished Communicator Handbook, August 2016 www.cxc.lsu.edu
This is a sample of some parts of the rubric form used to evaluate your LSU Distinguished Communicator materials. Use this as a guide to assess the quality of your work during the creation process.
Page 1 discusses design and narration of the Public Portfolio Website. Page 2 discusses overall communication evidence in both the Public Portfolio and the Private Document Submissions. Page 3 discusses overall assessment of the Distinguished Communicator Candidate.
DESIGN AND NARRATION OF PUBLIC PORTFOLIO WEBSITE Rate the design quality of this student’s PUBLIC PORTFOLIO WEBSITE compared to other undergraduates in this area of study. Distinguished Communicators ideally possess outstanding skills in all fields, but may have better than average skills in a few areas.
Insufficient Evidence
Below Expectations
Indicative of the average student
Better than the average student
Outstanding; Indicative of an LSU DC Certification
Homepage – Communicates student’s purpose & orients users to the site.
Navigation & Site Construction – Employs consistent page design. Helps users find important elements and move around, appropriate number of clicks to find key materials, etc.
Graphic Elements – Repeats design elements for unity, connects visual content to text and purpose of portfolio, uses space and placement of graphic elements effectively, etc.
Design Contrasts – Uses color, fonts, and sizes appropriately.
Citation & Credits – Proper citation of texts, permissions for graphics, and notes about collaborated projects are clear. (If not applicable, select “insufficient evidence”)
Site Text – Explains the relevance of the content and logically guides the reader through the portfolio.
Content Selection – Information, documentation, and/or artifacts of disciplinary knowledge and communication skills are appropriate for intended audience.
Resume and LinkedIn – Information, organization and language/grammar for the downloadable resume and LinkedIn profile are audience-‐appropriate, well constructed and effective.
Final Assessment Rubric page 1 of 3
LSU Distinguished Communicator Handbook, August 2016 www.cxc.lsu.edu
OVERALL COMMUNICATION EVIDENCE IN PRIVATE SUBMISSIONS AND PUBLIC PORTFLIO Rate the student’s EVIDENCE OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS compared to other LSU undergraduates in this area of study. Distinguished Communicators ideally possess outstanding skills in all fields, but may have better than average skills in a few areas.
Insufficient Evidence
Below Expectations
Indicative of the average student
Better than the average student
Outstanding and clearly deserving of the LSU DC Certification
The student’s WRITING evidence from their Dear Reviewer Letter and Public Portfolio exemplifies high-‐quality writing skills for this field.
The student’s SPEAKING evidence and discussion of it in their Dear Reviewer Letter exemplifies high-‐quality speaking skills for this field.
The student’s VISUAL evidence in their Public Portfolio (samples within and/or the portfolio itself) and discussion of it in their Dear Reviewer Letter exemplifies high-‐quality techniques and abilities for this field.
The student’s TECH evidence in their Public Portfolio (samples within and/or the portfolio itself) and discussion of it in their Dear Reviewer Letter exemplifies high-‐quality techniques and abilities for this field.
The student’s Public Portfolio effectively conveys their communication skills as a Leader in communication outside the classroom. (Leadership experience separate from their experiential learning.)
The student’s Public Portfolio effectively conveys how they apply their disciplinary communication skills in experiences outside the classroom (experiential learning.)
The student’s Dear Reviewer Letter shows productive self-‐awareness of communication skills.
The student’s Dear Reviewer Letter discussion of how they will apply their communication knowledge is well written, audience-‐appropriate and persuasive.
Final Assessment Rubric page 2 of 3
LSU Distinguished Communicator Handbook, August 2016 www.cxc.lsu.edu
OVERALL ASSESSMENT OF CANDIDATE How would you rate the overall communication skills of this candidate compared to other LSU graduates in his/her field of study?
Below Expectations Indicative of the average student
Better than the average student Outstanding and clearly deserving of the LSU DC Certification
An LSU Distinguished Communicator is a student who exhibits strong overall communication skills relevant to their field of study. Would you recommend this student be certified as an LSU Distinguished Communicator? *If you select NO, please be sure to complete the comment section below.
Yes No
Please share any comments regarding the overall assessment of this student and your thoughts on his/her competency as a highly skilled communicator as compared to other LSU undergraduates in this area of study.
Final Assessment Rubric page 3 of 3