TECHNICAL WRITING

Work Samples / Products

Level 1

Drafts informative report based

on verified and/or readily
available information (e.g.
information from published
reports, GOCC websites,
government reports, manuals),
with guidance from colleagues
and supervisor/s

Informative Report (letter,

memorandum, article)

Level 1

Complies with prescribed style

of technical writing while
observing correct grammar and
sentence structure

Informative Report (letter,

memorandum, article)
following prescribed style

Level 1

Drafts interpretations of data or

information in quantitative format
summary statistics or visual,
simple-to-understand graphs.

Tables, charts, graphs with

narrative

Level 1

Seeks guidance form others on

how to articulate more complex
concepts, results or evaluations
into accessible or appropriate
reference.

Level 2

Determines the appropriate

method or manner of presenting
the technical data.

Level 2

Drafts analytical report based on

verified information.

Analytical Report (letter,

memorandum, article)

Analytical Report (letter,

memorandum, article) with
more discretion on content
flow

Level 2

Creates report/technical
documents with more discretion
on content flow

Level 2

Incorporates suggested changes

resulting from a review of the
document to enhance its quality,
readability or relevance.

Level 3

Drafts recommendatory report

based on analysis, and research
(legal, financial, industry, etc.).

Recommendatory Report
(letter, memorandum,
article)

Level 3

Reviews, edits or critiques

technical report using standards
on technical writing in
consideration of intended
audience to create a cohesive
report.

Submitted samples with

feedback showing how
he/she reviewed, edited or
critiqued the report

Level 3

Designs format and content of

technical documents products to
work within a cohesive structure
that conveys intended
messages to target audiences.

Sample format

Level 4

Reviews and verifies the

relevance and accuracy of
reports/policies based on its
impact.

Level 4

Identifies the needs and

requirements of a technical
report.

Instructions to subordinates

Source of Evidence Assessment Tools/Methods

Feedback

Self Assessment
Third Party Reports

Feedback from peers,

immediate supervisors,
etc. on how to articulate
complex concepts,
results or evaluations

Interviews

Assessment Centre
Group Exercise
Presentation
Role Play
Interview

How do you decide on

content flow (i.e.
items to include,
sequencing)?
Feedback from peers,
immediate supervisors,
etc. on suggested
changes

Cite a situation where

you did major
revisions on a draft to
make the message
clearer, simpler and
more readable.

How do you make the

draft appropriate for
the intended
audience?
Cite common errors /
inaccuracies you spot
in reports/policies

How do you
determine the needs
and requirements of a
technical report?

ment Tools/Methods
Direct Demonstration/
Observation

Indirect Demonstration

Walkthrough on the
Walkthrough on the
selection of appropriate selection of appropriate
method through direct
method through
demonstration
interview

Ability Tests

Walkthrough of
verification process