Assess the ability to apply backward design to develop measurable, learner-centered outcomes and tightly aligned assessments for a graduate-level educational research course. Given course goals and a brief syllabus sketch, write 3–5 measurable outcomes (use Bloom’s verbs), map each to at least one authentic summative and one formative assessment, justify the alignment and evidence of validity/reliability, and outline rubric criteria or scoring descriptors that demonstrate clear performance standards.