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Components of the Business Writing skill include sentence structure, mechanics, grammar, word usage, tone and word choice, organization and focus, and development of ideas.  \nThe main requirement of workplace writing is clarity. Employers want their employees' written communications to be direct, grammatically correct, and easy to read. Careless errors may lead the reader to believe there are also errors in the facts, and the writer loses credibility and trustworthiness. WorkKeys Business Writing requires standard business English, defined as writing that is direct, courteous, grammatically correct, and not overly casual.  \nThere are five skill levels assigned to test responses. Level 1 is the least complex and Level 5 is the most complex. At each new level, individuals need to demonstrate more competency than they do atthe previous levels. For example, Level 3 builds upon the skills used at Levels 1 and 2. With the increased skill required at each level, the writing that individuals produce communicates more clearly and smoothly as they move to Level 5. At the same time, errors become less frequent and less serious.  \nNOTE  \n*** Important Information on Using the Business Writing Versus Writing ACT Work Keys Assessments***  \nThe ACT Work Keys Paraprofessional Certification for Teaching Assistance allow for either the audiobased Writing assessment using an audio tape and paper-pencil score sheet response, OR the computer-based Business Writing assessment. Either assessment test may be used. However, the major difference in choosing to use the assessments is that the required skill level on the Business Writing (computer-based) is a Level 3, and the required skill level for the Writing (audio) is Level 4.  \nThe Business Writing score is based on development of original thought and grammar and other writing mechanics. The Writing score is based on grammar and other writing mechanics and no development of an original thought is required.  \nWhen testing in the ACT Centers, you will be tested on Business Writing in a computer-based assessment environment. When testing as a group outside the ACT Centers, the person setting up the testing with the ACT Centers will determine if the Business Writing or Writing assessment will be administered. Paras in a group testing session will not have the option of either assessment test, but rather the one selected by the person at your school or district who arranges for the assessments.  \nIf you are taking the Business Writing assessment, please refer to the following sheets that discuss the Business Writing assessment and what skill sets are measured at each level. Regardless of which assessment you take, the Writing study guide will help you with the grammar and other writing mechanics measured in both assessments.  \nTHE WORKKEYS PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE FOR TEACHER ASSISTANTS REQUIRES AT LEAST A SCORE OF LEVEL 3 IN BUSINESS WRITING  \nHOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TESTING AND WORKFORCE CERTIFICATION CENTER WORKKEYS PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE FOR TEACHING ASSISTANTS (PCTA)  \nCHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIVE SKILL LEVELS  \nThere are five skill levels of difficulty. Level 1 is the least complex and Level 5 is the most complex. At each new level, individuals need to demonstrate more competency than they do at the previous levels. For example, Level 3 builds upon the skills used at Levels 1 and 2. With the increased skill required at each level, the writing that individuals produce communicates more clearly and smoothly as they move to level 5. 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