Writing Skills

Writing Skills

Level 1
 * Identifies the main points and ideas in different types of documents


 * Asks questions when he/she does not understand what he/she is reading or to clarify the issue


 * Understands how to use different kinds of documents for different purposes (i.e. letters, memos, reports etc.)


 * Writes clearly, in a style suited to purpose and with the needs of the reader in mind


 * Makes sure information is well organised and easy to use


 * Avoids jargon and explains acronyms and technical terms where the reader is unlikely to understand them


 * Avoids discriminatory language

Level 2
 * Identifies the main points and ideas in different types of documents


 * Asks questions when he/she does not understand what he/she is reading or to clarify the issue


 * Understands how to use different kinds of documents for different purposes (i.e. letters, memos, reports etc.)


 * Writes clearly, in a style suited to purpose and with the needs of the reader in mind


 * Makes sure information is well organised and easy to use


 * Avoids jargon and explains acronyms and technical terms where the reader is unlikely to understand them

Level 3
 * Avoids discriminatory language
 * Makes perceptive comments on what he/she is reading demonstrating an understanding of the author’s reasoning and motivation


 * Writes and Quality Reviews strategic documents, policy papers and corporate reports


 * Writes for internal and external publication


 * Writes speeches clearly and appropriate to the audience being addressed


 * Ability to assimilate long and complex documents quickly and effectively


 * Produces accurate and concise records of meetings.