Test Summary: The Automatically-Scored Written Essay Test is an assessment aimed to test a candidate's written ability. The candidates are asked a question and are requested to provide an answer in the form of an essay within a 10 minute time limit. The test assesses the candidate's ability of conveying a desired message well, conveying it in a well-structured and appropriate manner, as well as conveying it using appropriate spelling and grammar.
Test Specifications:
- Test Name: Automatically-Scored Written Essay Test.
- Test Publisher: SHL
- Uses: Test for assessing managerial candidates' writing ability
- Job Level: Entry to Mid Level Professionals
- Number of Questions: One
- Test Format: Essay question
- Estimated Testing Time: 10 minutes
Abilities, Knowledge & Skills Measured:
- Expressing one's ideas clearly and concisely
- Supporting one's statements with appropriate arguments
- Ability of writing well under time pressure
- Writing mechanics (i.e. spelling and grammar)