WorkKeys Writing Test

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WorkKeys Writing Test

• For The ParaPro Class

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The WorkKeys Writing Assessment

• The writing test measures the examinees skill at
  writing work-related messages.
• It is administered in an audio format that
  contains all directions and messages.
• Examinees must listen carefully to the prompt,
  take notes, and write clear, correct,
  business-like responses in the form of short
  messages.
• Messages must contain all essential information
  contained in the prompt.

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Examinees are asked to

• Listen to audio messages
• Take notes based on what they have heard
• Write messages similar to those they might have
  to write in the workplace.

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Examinees must carefully listen.

• Each message is given twice.
• After the second repetition, the message cannot
  be repeated.
• Examinees take notes between repetitions on what
  they have heard.
• They need to list notes on all essential
  information.
• They have a brief, specific amount of time to
  write out the message before the next message is
  given.

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When taking notes ask yourself

• Who is the intended audience? (Who is the message
  to?)
• What are the essential facts?

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The message itself should be

• Clear
• Concise
• Correct
• Conversational

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Messages should

• Be business-like in tone
• Should never be rude

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Keep in mind

• Messages should be short and to the point.
• Dont put in unnecessary information.
• Make sure messages are clear, correct, and have
  the complete information required for the message.

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Messages should be correct.

• Write in complete sentences.
• Begin each sentence with a capital letter and end
  with correct end punctuation.
• All sentences should make sense. (Sentences make
  a complete thought.)

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Message Writing Tips

• Messages should be written in the 3rd Person.
  (Use the pronouns he, she, it, him, her, they,
  them.)
• Do not use the pronoun I.
• Write as though you are an employee who is
  receiving a message from a customer, co-worker,
  etc.

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Additional Tips

• Try to spell words correctly. (If you dont know
  how to spell a particular word, try to think of
  another word you can use that you do know how to
  spell.)
• Keep the message short and to the point. (Dont
  volunteer unnecessary information.)
• If you make a mistake, or want to change a word,
  neatly cross through the word you want to change
  and make your correction.

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Format of Test

• You will have a space to take notes. (Nothing in
  the notes will be scored.)
• You will have a space to write your message.
  (Everything in the message space will be scored.)
  
• Messages must be in ink.
• Messages must be legible in order to be scored.

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Messages will increase in complexity.

• The messages increase in length as the assessment
  progresses.
• Messages range from about six pieces of
  information given by one speaker to about
  seventeen pieces of information given by two
  speakers.
• The time allotted to write the messages increases
  from two minutes to six minutes as the assessment
  progresses.

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In Summary
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Questions to Ask Yourself
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Audience and Purpose
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Practice Exercises

• We will do some practice activities together to
  help you prepare.
• If you need additional practice, the WIN software
  in the computer lab can be used to help you
  practice additional messages.