Initial Publication Date: March 7, 2025

E-Internship Outcome Categories and Components

Below is the full list of categories and components assessed in EvaluateUR-Internship. Additional program-specific outcomes may be added to assessments as well.

Compare the outcomes in EvaluateUR-Internship with those in EvaluateUR, E-CURE, and E-Compete


Outcome Categories EvaluateUR-Internship Outcome Components
Communication Uses professional and discipline-specific language to convey information accurately.
Expresses ideas orally in an organized, clear, concise, and professional manner.
Writes clearly and concisely using correct grammar, spelling, syntax, and sentence structure.
Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate visually (e.g., presentation slides).
Ability to Deal with Obstacles Not discouraged by setbacks or unforeseen events and perseveres when challenges are encountered.
Shows flexibility and willingness to take risks and try again in response to changing needs.
Trouble-shoots problems and searches for ways to do things more effectively.
Identifies when guidance and/or collaboration is needed and seeks it out.
Autonomy and Organizational Skills Demonstrates an ability to be self-sufficient and work independently.
Displays a willingness to accept ideas, suggestions, and constructive feedback in a positive manner.
Uses time and resources effectively to ensure work gets accomplished.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Maintains a posture of open-minded skepticism when considering potential solutions to problems.
Demonstrates ability to identify an issue/problem, consider possible cause(s), evaluate possible options and implementing selected option.
Recognizes flaws, assumptions and missing elements in arguments.
Project Knowledge and Skills Displays knowledge of key facts and concepts.
Displays a grasp of relevant methods and is clear about how these methods apply to the work.
Demonstrates an appropriate mastery of skills needed to conduct the project.
Creativity Shows ability to approach problems from different perspectives.
Uses information in ways that demonstrate intellectual resourcefulness.
Effectively connects multiple ideas/approaches.
Project Management Demonstrates ability to identify and apply strategies for organizing, staying on track, and accomplishing tasks in a timely fashion without needing to be reminded.
Ability to take action and make decisions without need to be told (when appropriate).
Willingness to take on new and/or expanded responsibilities (if appropriate).
Ethical Conduct and Integrity Recognizes situations that that might raise ethical questions. This might include: use of AI, respecting intellectual property, respecting data privacy, witnessing misconduct by others, or anything else that you believe raises ethical issues.
Seeks out information to better understand the context of ethical issues and how to apply the professional ethical standards relevant to their work environment.
Exhibits confidence in making ethical decisions that align with professional standards.
Teamwork/Collaboration Behaves with a high level of collegiality and treats others with respect.
Shows ability to work effectively in a team.
Willingly shares knowledge with others.
Displays ability to interact effectively with others (e.g., by recognizing and respecting that others might approach problem solving in different ways).
Shows ability to resolve conflicts (if applicable).
Professional Behavior Recognizes importance of punctuality in meeting the work schedule and attendance at meetings.
Demonstrates an awareness of appropriate level of dress.
Practices accepted behaviors for interacting with others (for example, addressing others using preferred titles).
Career Awareness Recognizes the value of the internship as it relates to employment opportunities.
Seeks advice from others about career pathways.
Demonstrates ability to clarify career objectives from participating in internship.
Works toward developing a professional network, including use of social media tools (e.g. LinkedIn) and engagement with professional associations.


This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grants No. 1347681 and 1347727. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.


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