Sheet1TECHNICAL WRITINGSource of Evidence Assessment Tools/MethodsWork Samples / ProductsFeedbackInterviewsAssessment CentreDirect Demonstration/ ObservationIndirect DemonstrationAbility TestsSelf AssessmentThird Party ReportsGroup ExercisePresentationRole PlayInterviewLevel 1Drafts informative report basedon verified and/or readilyavailable information (e.g.information from publishedreports, GOCC websites,government reports, manuals),with guidance from colleaguesand supervisor/sInformative Report (letter, memorandum, article)Level 1Complies with prescribed styleof technical writing whileobserving correct grammar andsentence structureInformative Report (letter, memorandum, article) following prescribed styleLevel 1 Drafts interpretations of data orinformation in quantitative format summary statistics or visual,simple-to-understand graphs.Tables, charts, graphs with narrativeLevel 1Seeks guidance form others onhow to articulate more complexconcepts, results or evaluationsinto accessible or appropriatereference.Feedback from peers, immediate supervisors, etc. on how to articulate complex concepts, results or evaluationsLevel 2Determines the appropriatemethod or manner of presentingthe technical data.Walkthrough on the selection of appropriate method through direct demonstrationWalkthrough on the selection of appropriate method through interviewLevel 2Drafts analytical report based onverified information.Analytical Report (letter, memorandum, article)Level 2Creates report/technicaldocuments with more discretionon content flowAnalytical Report (letter, memorandum, article) with more discretion on content flowHow do you decide on content flow (i.e. items to include, sequencing)?Level 2Incorporates suggested changesresulting from a review of thedocument to enhance its quality,readability or relevance.Feedback from peers, immediate supervisors, etc. on suggested changesLevel 3Drafts recommendatory reportbased on analysis, and research(legal, financial, industry, etc.).Recommendatory Report (letter, memorandum, article)Level 3Reviews, edits or critiquestechnical report using standardson technical writing inconsideration of intendedaudience to create a cohesivereport.Submitted samples with feedback showing how he/she reviewed, edited or critiqued the reportCite a situation where you did major revisions on a draft to make the message clearer, simpler and more readable.Level 3Designs format and content oftechnical documents products towork within a cohesive structurethat conveys intendedmessages to target audiences.Sample formatHow do you make the draft appropriate for the intended audience?Level 4Reviews and verifies therelevance and accuracy ofreports/policies based on itsimpact.Cite common errors / inaccuracies you spot in reports/policiesWalkthrough of verification processLevel 4Identifies the needs andrequirements of a technicalreport.Instructions to subordinatesHow do you determine the needs and requirements of a technical report?