Oral and Written Communications
Issued by
Minnesota State
Earners of the Oral and Written Communications badge have exhibited foundational competency of their verbal and nonverbal communication skills. Earners can speak with clarity and precision in formal and informal contexts; use stories to communicate ideas; are aware of their audience; use appropriate tone and word choice; are active listeners who can "hear" both what is said and what is not said; can use body language effectively; can write effective, professional emails.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Days
- Cost Free
Skills
Earning Criteria
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The earner of this badge completed five performance-based assessments, grounded in workplace scenarios, during a for-credit course or a co-curricular activity associated with a Minnesota State college or university. Those assessments evaluated their abilities to A) speak with clarity and precision, B) use stories to communicate ideas, C) listen actively, D) use appropriate tone and word choice, and E) write effective emails.