POLS 41: Indepent Study in Political Science
Stage 5
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Basic Information

Number of Outcomes1
Number of Outcomes Assessed1
Assessment FrequencyEvery semester
Analysis FrequencyEvery semester
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Course Information

Number of Course Sections1
Number of Instructors1

Assessment Methods

MethodsPaper/project; assignments; direct observations.

Assessment Data Discussion and Analysis

TermFall 2013
How and With WhomColleagues in the department.
Number Assessed3
Data SummaryFor an Independent Study course, the SLO's and assessment various with the paper topic agreed upon by student and instructor.

100% of students received higher than 80% on the assessnebt, far abouve any normal benchmark.

Independent Study students are more motivated and committed than the norm.

We are satisfied with the results.
Planned ImprovementsSee 16d
Program Review LinkNo answer

Future Plans

TermSpring 2014
ActivitiesAssessment (measurement) of outcomes, Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
DetailsWe will assess again next semester - again noting that Independent Study SLO will vary depending on the paper topic agreed upon.
HighlightsNo answer

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