Exam (elaborations)
OET WRITING Assessment Criteria and Level Descriptors
OET WRITING Assessment Criteria and Level Descriptors
[Show more]
Content preview
WRITING Assessment Criteria and Level Descriptors PUBLIC VERSIONBand Purpose Band Content Conciseness & Clarity Genre & Style Organisation & Layout Language
Content is appropriate
to intended reader and Writing is clinical/factual and
Length of document is
addresses what is appropriate to genre and Organisation and paragraphing
appropriate to case and Language features
needed to continue reader (discipline and are appropriate, logical and
Purpose of document reader (no irrelevant (spelling/punctuation/vocabulary/
7 care (key information is knowledge); technical clear; key information is
is immediately information included); grammar/sentence structure) are
3 included; no important language, abbreviations and highlighted and sub-sections are
apparent and information is accurate and do not interfere with
details missing); polite language are used well organised; document is well
sufficiently expanded summarised effectively meaning
content from case appropriately for document laid out
as required and presented clearly
notes is accurately and recipient
represented
6 Performance shares features of bands 5 and 7
Writing is clinical/factual and
Content is appropriate appropriate to genre and Organisation and paragraphing
Length of document is
to intended reader and reader with occasional, are generally appropriate, logical
mostly appropriate to
mostly addresses what minor inappropriacies; and clear; occasional lapses of
Purpose of document 5 case and reader; Minor slips in language generally
2 is needed to continue technical language, organisation in sub-sections
is apparent but not information is mostly do not interfere with meaning
care; content from case abbreviations and polite and/or highlighting of key
sufficiently highlighted summarised effectively
notes is generally language are used information; layout is generally
or expanded and presented clearly
accurately represented appropriately with minor good
inconsistencies
4 Performance shares features of bands 3 and 5
Content is mostly
appropriate to intended Inclusion of some Writing is at times Organisation and paragraphing
reader; some key irrelevant information inappropriate to the are not always logical, creating Inaccuracies in language, in
Purpose of document 3 information (about case distracts from overall document or target reader; strain for the reader; key particular in complex structures,
is not immediately or to continue care) clarity of document; over-reliance on technical information may not be cause minor strain for the reader
1
apparent and may may be missing; there attempt to summarise language and abbreviations highlighted; layout is mostly but do not interfere with meaning
show very limited may be some only partially successful may distract reader appropriate with some lapses
expansion inaccuracies in content
2 Performance shares features of bands 1 and 3
Content does not
provide intended reader Clarity of document is The writing shows Organisation not logical, putting
Purpose of document sufficient information obscured by the inadequate understanding of strain on the reader; or heavy
Inaccuracies in language cause
is partially 1 about the case and inclusion of many the genre and target reader; reliance on case note structure;
considerable strain for the reader
0 obscured/unclear what is needed to unnecessary details; mis- or over-use of technical key information is not well
and may interfere with meaning
and/or misunderstood continue care; key attempt to summarise language and abbreviations highlighted and the layout may
information is missing not successful cause strain for the reader not be appropriate
or inaccurate
0 Performance below Band 1
© OET – 2019
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ACTUALSTUDY. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £6.52. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
77254 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy revision notes and other study material for 14 years now