Chapter Name: Draft own writing/signing and edit to improve clarity and correctness
Description:Encourages the drafting and revising of content to enhance accuracy and clarity.
Purpuse:To improve the quality of written or signed communication through revision.
Rational:Drafting and editing are critical steps in producing high-quality communication.
Chapter Assessment
Scope of Practical Skill
Key Requirement 1: Draft own writing/signing and edit to improve clarity and correctness
Learners should draft their own writing/signing and revise it to improve clarity, grammar, and overall correctness.
Assessment Questions
Assessment 1 : Writing/signing produced is appropriate to audience, purpose and context. Corrections are an improvement on the original.
Writing/signing must be appropriate for the intended audience, purpose, and context. Learners should revise and refine their writing for clarity and improvement.
Assessment 2 : Control of grammar, diction/clarity of sign, sentence and paragraph structure is checked and adapted for consistency.
Learners should ensure consistency and clarity in grammar, diction, sentence structure, and paragraph organization.
Assessment 3 : Logical sequencing of ideas and overall unity are achieved through redrafting.
Learners should demonstrate that ideas are logically sequenced and that the overall unity of the text is achieved through redrafting.
Assessment 4 : There is clear evidence that major grammatical and linguistic errors are edited out in redrafts.
Learners should demonstrate that they have identified and edited out major grammatical and linguistic errors in their redrafts.
Assessment 5 : Inappropriate or potentially offensive language is identified and adapted/removed.
Learners should demonstrate that inappropriate or offensive language has been identified and either adapted or removed in the redrafted version.
Assessment 6 : Experimentation with different layouts and options for presentation is appropriate to the nature and purpose of the task
Learners will be tasked with drafting a written or signed communication piece relevant to a specific purpose and audience, such as a formal letter, report, email, or presentation script. This activity involves generating an initial draft, reviewing and editing the content to improve clarity, accuracy, and overall effectiveness. Learners are encouraged to experiment with different layouts, formats, and presentation styles to determine the most suitable approach for the intended communication context. This iterative process will support the development of effective communication skills and enhance the learner’s ability to adapt their writing or signing to meet the needs of various situations.