May, Gary L. http://tc.eserver.org/authors/May,_Gary_L. A bibliography of works by May, Gary L. in the field of technical communication. en-us Copyright (c) 2005-08 by the EServer. All rights reserved. tclib-editorial@eserver.org (TC Library Editorial Board) webmaster@eserver.org (Geoffrey Sauer) http://tc.eserver.org/images/newlogo.gif May, Gary L. http://tc.eserver.org/dir/May,_Gary_L. The Effect of Rater Training On Reducing Social Style Bias in Peer Evaluation http://tc.eserver.org/32016.html http://tc.eserver.org/32016.html This study employed a quasiexperimental control group design in a university setting to test the effect of a rater-training program on reducing social style bias in intragroup peer evaluations after controlling for ability based on GPA. Comparison of rating scores of the test group to the control group indicated minimal social style rating bias in the test group, whereas significant bias was exhibited in the control group. Implications for college instructors who use peer evaluations for grading in team projects are discussed. Assurance of Learning: Implementing a Uniform Assessment Process Across Multiple Sections of a Managerial Communication Course http://tc.eserver.org/31814.html http://tc.eserver.org/31814.html This case study documents how two business school professors worked together to design and implement a process for uniformly assessing learning outcomes across all sections of a managerial communication course. The study demonstrates and provides examples of the answers to the five questions in the school’s assurance of learning process model. The study also provides prescriptive tips for administrators and instructors on how to avoid the typical pitfalls of implementing an assurance of learning process. Meeting Student Needs by Incorporating a Career Planning Lab into a Managerial Communication Course: A Case Study http://tc.eserver.org/26592.html http://tc.eserver.org/26592.html This case study documents how a small business school, as part of a strategic planning initiative to improve career services, added a career planning lab to an existing managerial communication course. The lab guides students through a series of self-directed activities such as reading assignments, worksheets, Internet site visits, and completion of instruments. The process results in a summary document and a targeted resume that are reviewed during a one-on-one meeting with the school’s academic advisor and graded for course credit. The study includes a summary of student evaluations along with reflections on lessons learned.