Below are examples of objectives and outcomes for some Cognella projects.
Example #1
These objectives and outcomes were developed for a remedial writing text at a community college.
Objectives
In this unit students will learn about:
- basic punctuation types including the period, question mark, and exclamation point
- declarative, interrogative, and exclamatory sentences
- audience and purpose in writing
Outcomes
By the end of the chapter students will be able to:
- identify and produce the three main sentence types
- punctuate each type of sentence correctly
- recognize the audience and purpose of a piece of writing
- articulate the audience and purpose of a piece of their own writing
- use the main sentence types to write a paragraph for a specific audience and for a specific purpose
Example #2
These were developed for a text on portfolio preparation for students applying to graduate programs or internships in pharmacology.
Objectives
In this chapter students will learn:
- how to develop a portfolio of their work
- how to differentiate between a resume and a curriculum vitae
- what features are included in portfolios, resumes, and curricula vita
- the potential benefits of joining a professional society
Outcomes
By the end of the chapter students will be able to:
- identify the elements they wish to include in their portfolios
- draft a resume
- draft a curriculum vitae
- identify three professional development opportunities in which they are interested
- know how to access professional development opportunities in which they are interested