How to Write

Outcomes

A guide by Ray Schrager & Mariah deFreitas

 What components make up an outcome?
Target Class - Class
where you first
learned the Additional Experiences- classes,
clubs, jobs, etc. where you
information
applied the outcome or other
- Example: HDF190, places you learned the outcome
HDF415, COM100
- Examples: Tour guide,
Rotaract club, Greek Life,
Leadership Institute,
COM100
Detailed Description-
demonstrate your
understanding of the theory
through detailed
explanation and examples
to back it up if you have
additional experiences
listed
Tip
Remember to include
evidence for each
outcome. Indicate the
corresponding
numbered evidence at
the end of your
description notes like:
See Evidence #12
What information should be included?
● If an outcome wants you to “demonstrate”, provide examples where you
actually used the theory or model and how it connects to the outcome

● Make sure you are thoroughly answering the question with ample support but
also writing concisely

● Write explanations under the impression that the readers (Allie/Robert) have
no previous knowledge of the theories

● CITE YOUR SOURCES in APA format at the bottom of the outcome

○ Most handouts and powerpoints have citations included on the last slide,
just copy & paste those theories into the appropriate outcome
 What can be used as evidence?
● Evidence can be anything that can prove you learned the theory or demonstrated
the outcome.

● Evidence CANNOT be 3D! If you want to use something that is 3D as evidence, take a
picture of it and use the picture.

● You can have multiple pieces of evidence for once outcome

● Examples of what can be used as evidence:

➔ Notes taken in class

➔ Pictures

➔ Handouts

➔ Any other ideas?

Critique this outcome:

What did the student do well?

What could be improved on?
What suggestions do you have to strengthen or correct the outcome?
Example of a good
Outcome
Now let’s practice!
Everyone take out their computers
and go to outcome #37

Using the information you now have,

try to properly work on doing this
outcome

Feel free to ask your peer leaders if

you have any questions
 Outcome #37
37. Students will demonstrate
knowledge of the “4 V’s”
theory of leadership by
Grace (Center for Ethical
Leadership)
As of now, you have the knowledge to
complete outcomes #6, 7, 8, 9, 17, 18, 27,
28, 37, 38, 43, 44, 109, 110, 138, 139
20 outcomes are due at the end of the
semester
Tip: Keep up with outcomes, don’t wait
until the last minute to do them
 Any
questions?