Chapter Name: Write/sign for a specified audience and purpose

Assessment 1 : The purpose for writing/signing, the target audience, and the context are clear in relation to the learning task or activity.

Learners must clearly define the purpose, target audience, and context for their text.

Assessment 2 : The text-type, style, and register selected are appropriate to audience, purpose, and context.

Learners must select the correct style, text type, and register for their writing/signing.

Assessment 3 : Language appropriate to socio-cultural sensitivities is selected and used in an appropriate manner without compromising own values or arguments.

Learners must use language that is sensitive to cultural issues without compromising their values.

Assessment 4 : Writing/signing is well-structured and conveys its message clearly.

Learners must ensure that their writing/signing is logically structured and communicates the message effectively.

Assessment 5 : Critical thinking skills are used as strategies for planning.

Learners must apply critical thinking when planning their writing/signing tasks.

Assessment 6 : Writing/signing reflects a clear point of view with sound reasons and facts to support arguments and logical development of a clearly articulated premise.

Learners must clearly express their viewpoint and support it with logical reasoning.

Assessment 7 : Research skills are evident in the way data and information relevant to the context is identified, located, selected and synthesised for inclusion in the final text.

Learners must demonstrate effective research skills in gathering and synthesizing data for their writing/signing task.