Assessment Template For Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

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Occupation-Specific

Technology Skills
Word processing software
Questions25
Time Limit15 min

Tasks

  • Write fiction or nonfiction prose, such as short stories, novels, biographies, articles, descriptive or critical analyses, and essays.
  • Develop factors such as themes, plots, characterizations, psychological analyses, historical environments, action, and dialogue to create material.
  • Prepare works in appropriate format for publication, and send them to publishers or producers.
  • Revise written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of clients, publishers, directors, or producers.
  • Confer with clients, editors, publishers, or producers to discuss changes or revisions to written material.

Technology Skills

Word processing software

Apple iWork Pages, AutoCrit Editing Wizard, Microsoft Word, WriteWay Pro

Video creation and editing software

YouTube

Web page creation and editing software

Facebook, Red Sweater MarsEdit, Social media software, WordPress

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop

Office suite software

Microsoft Office, OpenOffice.org

Worker Requirements

Technology Skills
Word processing software
Questions25
Time Limit15 min
Skills
Writing
Questions30
Time Limit25 min
Knowledge
English Language
Questions25
Time Limit15 min

Skills

Writing

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

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

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.

Psychology

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Worker Characteristics

Technology Skills
Word processing software
Questions25
Time Limit15 min
Skills
Writing
Questions30
Time Limit25 min
Knowledge
English Language
Questions25
Time Limit15 min
Abilities
Written Expression
Questions20
Time Limit20 min
Interests
Artistic
Questions20
Time Limit25 min
Work Values
Achievement
Questions25
Time Limit25 min
Work Styles
Persistence
Questions30
Time Limit25 min

Abilities

Written Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing 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).

Originality

The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

Written Comprehension

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

Near Vision

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

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.

Investigative

Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Work Values

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.

Independence

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

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

Persistence

Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

Independence

Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

Initiative

Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Innovation

Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

Achievement/Effort

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

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