1The ability to express themselves in writing clearly and concisely.

2An understanding of different written genres and their characteristics.

3An understanding of context and audience.

4The ability to select and convey the appropriate content.

5The ability to organize and format a written work.

6An awareness and appreciation of writing style.

7The ability to comment upon another's writing in a productive way.

8The skills to improve their own writing through revision.

9The ability to locate and evaluate credible information.

10The ability to use and document information successfully and ethically.