Connect disciplinary knowledge to civic engagement through one’s own participation in civic life, politics, and/or government.

Civic Engagement VALUE Rubic (PDF)

Embrace Contradictions: Incorporate alternate, divergent, or contradictory perspectives or ideas within the context of the discipline and the shape of the work.

Creative Thinking VALUE Rubric (PDF)

1. 1. Explain an Issue
      a) Use information to describe a problem or issue and/or articulate a question related to the topic.
   2. Utilize Context
      a) Evaluate the relevance of context when presenting a position.
      b) Identify assumptions.
      c) Analyze one’s own and others’ assumptions.
   3. Understand Implications and Make Conclusions
      a) Establish a conclusion that is tied to the range of information presented.
      b)Reflect on implications and consequences of stated conclusion
   4. Formulate an Argument
      a) Ask a question relevant to the discipline.
      b) Synthesize perspectives that answer it.
      c) Take a specific position.
   5. Incorporate Evidence
      a) Interpret/evaluate sources to develop an analysis or synthesis.

Critical Thinking VALUE Rubric (PDF)

1. Address Diversity
   a) Make connections between the world-views, power structures, and experiences of individuals, groups, communities, or cultures, in historical or contemporary contexts.
2. Build Self-Awareness
   a) Demonstrate how their own attitudes, behaviors, or beliefs compare or relate to those of other individuals, groups, communities, or cultures.
3. Examine Perspectives
   a) Examine diverse perspectives when investigating social and behavioral topics within natural or human systems.

Global Learning VALUE Rubric (PDF)

1. Evaluate Information Critically
   a) Utilize a variety of information sources appropriate to the scope and discipline of the research question.
   b) Consider the importance of multiple criteria, such as relevance to the research question, currency, authority, audience, and bias or point of view, when evaluating information source.
2. Use Information Effectively to Accomplish a Specific Purpose
   a) Synthesize information from sources to fully achieve a specific purpose.
3. Use Information Ethically and Legally
   a) Demonstrate a full understanding of the ethical and legal restrictions on the use of information from a variety of sources through correct citation practices.

Information Literacy VALUE Rubric (PDF)

1. Select or Develop a Design Process
   a) Select or develop elements of the methodology or theoretical framework to solve problems in a given discipline.
2. Analyze and Interpret Evidence
   a) Examine evidence to identify patterns, differences, similarities, limitations, and/or implications related to the focus.
   b) Utilize multiple representations to interpret the data.
3. Draw Conclusions
   a) State a conclusion based on findings.

Inquiry and Analysis VALUE Rubric (PDF)

1. Synthesize the academic and/or artistic experience of the major
2. Analyze disciplinary knowledge with relation to broader areas of intellectual endeavor
3. Evaluate the interaction between their discipline and society
4. Apply appropriate Foundations and Perspectives competencies and knowledge gained from courses in the major

Integrative Learning VALUE Rubric (PDF)

1. Develop Content and Message
   a) Create and develop ideas within the context of the situation and the assigned task(s).
2. Use Sources and Evidence
   a) Critically read, evaluate, apply, and synthesize evidence and/or sources in support of a claim.
3. Use language appropriate to the audience.
4. Execute Delivery
   a) Demonstrate performance skills (posture, gesture, eye contact, and vocal expressiveness) to share content with/present content to a particular audience for a specific occasion and purpose.

Oral Communication VALUE Rubric (PDF)

1. Define a problem
   a) Construct a detailed and comprehensive problem statement or goal.
   b) Identify relevant contextual factors.
2. Propose Exact and Approximate Strategies for Solution of a Problem
   a) Identify reasonable approaches to solving the problem within the given context.
3. Evaluate Potential Strategies
   a) Provide an evaluation of the potential strategy(ies) which may include
   i. the history of the problem,
   ii. the logic behind the potential strategy(ies),
   iii. the limitations of potential strategy(ies),
   iv. the feasibility of the proposed strategy(ies),
   v. the potential impacts of the proposed strategy(ies).
   b) Choose a feasible strategy.
4. Apply a Strategy
   a) Implement chosen approach(es).
   b) Quantify uncertainty and error in results.
   c) Gauge success of the chosen strategy(ies) and revise as needed.
5. Evaluate Results
   a) Discuss and review results relative to the context of the problem.
   b) Make recommendations for further work (where applicable).

Problem-Solving VALUE Rubric (PDF)

1. Interpret Information
   a) Explain information presented in mathematical forms (e.g., equations, graphs, diagrams, tables, words).
2. Represent Information
   a) Convert information into and between various mathematical forms (e.g., equations, graphs, diagrams, tables, words).
3. Perform Calculations
   a) Solve problems or equations at the appropriate course level.
   b) Use appropriate mathematical notation.
   c) Solve a variety of different problem types that involve a multi-step solution and address the validity of the results.
4. Apply and Analyze Information
   a) Make use of graphical objects (such as graphs of equations in two or three variables, histograms, scatterplots of bivariate data, geometrical figures, etc.) to supplement a solution to a typical problem at the appropriate level.
   b) Formulate, organize, and articulate solutions to theoretical and application problems at the appropriate course level.
   c) Make judgments based on mathematical analysis appropriate to the course level.
5. Communicate Using Mathematical Forms
   a) Express mathematical analysis symbolically, graphically, and in written language that clarifies/justifies/summarizes reasoning (may also include oral communication).
6. Address Assumptions
   a) Describe and support assumptions in estimation, modeling, and data analysis, used as appropriate for the course.

Problem-Solving VALUE Rubric (PDF)

1. Employ Rhetorical Knowledge
   a) Exhibit a thorough understanding of audience, purpose, genre, and context that is responsive to the situation.
2. Develop Content
   a) Create and develop ideas within the context of the situation and the assigned task(s).
3. Apply Genre and Disciplinary Conventions
   a) Apply formal and informal conventions of writing, including organization, content, presentation, formatting, and stylistic choices, in particular forms and/or fields.
4. Use Sources and Evidence
   a) Critically read, evaluate, apply, and synthesize evidence and/or sources in support of a claim.
   b) Follow an appropriate documentation system.
5. Control Syntax and Mechanics
   a) Demonstrate proficiency with conventions, including spellings, grammar, mechanics, and word choice appropriate to the writing task.
6. Use language appropriate to the audience.

Written Communication VALUE Rubric (PDF)