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- It is impossible to measure an outcome with two verbs.
- Example:
- Always write outcomes at the highest level you expect students to achieve during the course. In this example, being able to analyze assumes the students can already perform the lower-level identification.
- Two verbs: Identify and analyze the qualities of fresh fruit.
- One verb: Analyze the qualities of fresh fruit.
- Some outcomes with multiple verbs turn out to be two essential take-aways from the course. In that case write two separate course outcomes that can be assessed independently.
- Two verbs: Cut and present fruit with attention to peeling, slicing and appropriate display.
- One verb: Cut fruit with attention to peeling, slicing and chucking.
- One verb: Present fruit salad appropriately for a variety of audiences and purposes.
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