Writing Outcomes/Objectives

Outcomes/Objectives are focused, concrete statements derived from goals that are written in measurable language.  Objectives often take the following form "to (action verb) (subject) by (action)."

Learning Outcomes:

• Communicate what we want students/participants to learn
• Are written statements of the measurable achievement a participant will be able to demonstrate as a result of participant in a learning activity.

Administrative Outcomes:

• Focus on improving operations.
• Are written, measurable statements regarding the efficiency, effectiveness and customer service components of a department.

More information on writing Learning Outcomes:
Presentation on Writing Learning Outcomes