Assessment Template For Editors

Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.
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Popular Job Roles
Acquisitions EditorBusiness EditorEditorFeatures EditorLegal EditorNews EditorNewspaper Copy EditorScience EditorSports EditorWeb Editor

Occupation-Specific

Technology Skills
Word processing software
Questions25
Time Limit20 min

Tasks

  • Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
  • Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
  • Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication, and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication.
  • Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
  • Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.

Technology Skills

Word processing software

AutoCrit Editing Wizard, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Orpheus Technology Pro Writing Aid

Web page creation and editing software

Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver, Facebook, LinkedIn, Social media sites

Desktop publishing software

Adobe Systems Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher, QuarkXPress

Video creation and editing software

Adobe Systems Adobe After Effects, Apple Final Cut Pro, Avid Technology Media Composer, YouTube

Web platform development software

Cascading style sheets CSS, Drupal, Extensible hypertext markup language XHTML, Hypertext markup language HTML

Worker Requirements

Technology Skills
Word processing software
Questions25
Time Limit20 min
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Questions20
Time Limit20 min
Knowledge
English Language
Questions25
Time Limit15 min

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Knowledge

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Communications and Media

Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Administrative

Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

Education and Training

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Worker Characteristics

Technology Skills
Word processing software
Questions25
Time Limit20 min
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Questions20
Time Limit20 min
Knowledge
English Language
Questions25
Time Limit15 min
Abilities
Written Comprehension
Questions30
Time Limit15 min
Interests
Artistic
Questions25
Time Limit20 min
Work Values
Independence
Questions30
Time Limit20 min
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Questions30
Time Limit20 min

Abilities

Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Written Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Fluency of Ideas

The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

Interests

Artistic

Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Enterprising

Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

Conventional

Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Work Values

Independence

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Recognition

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Work Styles

Attention to Detail

Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Integrity

Job requires being honest and ethical.

Adaptability/Flexibility

Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Cooperation

Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Dependability

Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

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