General Knowledge Test
Subtest 1: Essay (825)

Test Competencies and Skills Worksheet

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Competency 1—Knowledge of formal college-level writing

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1. Select the appropriate mode of writing to use for a specific purpose, task or occasion, and audience.
2. Demonstrate a variety of expository or argumentative techniques to convey information, including the use of an organizational structure appropriate to the subject.
3. Provide a section that effectively introduces the topic.
4. Formulate a relevant thesis or claim.
5. Organize ideas and details logically.
6. Use logical reasoning by providing relevant supporting evidence to argue a position and rebut counterclaims or to explain and analyze information.
7. Use a variety of transitional words and techniques effectively throughout a written text.
8. Demonstrate proficient use of college-level, standard written English (e.g., varied word choice, a variety of sentence patterns, language conventions, semantics).
9. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from, or supports, the argument or information presented.
10. Maintain consistent point of view.
11. Use appropriate voice and tone.
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