Association of Academic Physiatrists - Speakers Guide

A Primer by A.B. Rosof & W.C. Flech, MD; 1992
List of Verbs for Formulating Educational Objectives
The following verbs have been found to be effective in formulating educational objectives:

Those that communicate knowledge:

Information
cite count define describe draw	identify indicate list name point	quote read recite recognize record	relate repeat select state summarize	tabulate tell trace update write
Comprehension
assess associate classify compare compute	contrast demonstrate describe differentiate discuss	distinguish estimate explain express extrapolate	interpolate interpret locate predict report	restate review translate
Application
apply calculate choose complete demonstrate develop	employ examine illustrate interpolate interpret locate	match operate order practice predict prescribe	relate report restate review schedule select	sketch solve translate treat use utilize
Analysis
analyze appraise contract contrast	criticize debate deduce detect	diagram differentiate distinguish experiment	infer inspect inventory measure	question separate summarize
Synthesis
arrange assemble collect combine compose	construct create design detect document	formulate generalize integrate manage	organize plan prepare prescribe	produce propose specify validate
Evaluation
appraise assess choose compare	critique decide determine estimate	evaluate grade judge measure	rank rate recommend revise	score select test

Those that impart skills:

demonstrate
diagnose
diagram
empathize

hold
integrate
internalize
listen

massage
measure
operate

pass
percuss
project
record

visualize
write

Those that convey attitudes:

acquire
consider

exemplify
modify

plan
realize

reflect
revise

transfer

THESE VERBS ARE BETTER AVOIDED:

Those that are often used but are open to many interpretations:

appreciate
believe

have faith in

know

learn

understand

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