Outcomes Assessment
Plan
History B. A. Program
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OUTCOMES |
Assessments |
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1. Identify and describe basic chronologies of
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Successful completion of ·
Scores on tests of knowledge of basic historical
chronologies of ·
Written reflections in various formats which indicate
mastery of chronological content ·
Evaluation of chronological knowledge in assigned
research projects ·
Scores on MFAT Exams |
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2. Identify and critically evaluate primary and
secondary historical sources. |
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Successful
completion of exams requiring identification and evaluation ·
Research projects
requiring the use of primary and secondary sources ·
Completion of
primary source document analysis instruments or worksheets |
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3. Identify and evaluate conflicting
historical interpretations of events and personalities. |
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Scores on exam
components requiring identification and interpretation of opposing historical
viewpoints ·
Research projects
requiring identification and interpretation of opposing historical viewpoints · Satisfactory completion of HIST 3001 Historiography
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4. Perform historical research using primary and
secondary sources in libraries, archives, and other repositories of
historical records. |
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Successful completion of experiential field-based
course work requiring historical research and use of archival materials ·
Research projects in upper-level history courses |
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5. Write in a clear, analytical, and organized
manner, demonstrating appropriate professional documentation methods. |
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Research projects in all coursework · Factual
content of essays, online discussions, or historical research papers · Satisfactory completion of HIST 4850 Senior Seminar
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6. Discuss historical findings in clear and coherent
oral presentations. |
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Successful completion of assignments requiring oral
presentations ·
Satisfactory completion of HIST 4850 Senior Seminar |