Choose a format and respond to a task effectively
In the evaluation part of the exam, you are often asked to write in a specific format. These pages help you understand what each format requires and how to use it purposefully.
Creative response formats
Two formats are already fully developed. The others represent equally important task types you should be familiar with.
Letter to the Editor
Respond to an issue in a clear, formal and persuasive way while addressing a public audience.
Online Article
Present a topic clearly and engagingly for a broader audience while balancing information and perspective.
Focus: clear explanation + structured perspectiveBlog Entry
Write in a more direct and engaging voice while still keeping structure and purpose.
Write appropriately for a specific situation and recipient while controlling tone and register.
Focus: situation awareness + tone controlSpeech
Address an audience directly and use rhetorical structure to make your message convincing.
Focus: audience engagement + rhetorical structurePersonal Letter
Write in a more individual voice while still responding clearly to the task.
Focus: tone + personal voice + clarity