OET Writing Criteria OET B = 350-440 IELTS 7-7.5 2/3 for Purpose 5/7 for all other criteria Pro Tip This is how you’re scored by the examiners called ‘criteria’. It’s important! WWW.E2LANGUAGE.COM OET Writing Super Methods OET Scoring 1. Purpose 0-3 2. Content 0-7 3. Conciseness & Clarity 0-7 4. Genre & Style 0-7 5. Organisation & Layout 0-7 6. Language 0-7 Pro Tip You’re scored from 0-7 on everything except Purpose which is 0-3. WWW.E2LANGUAGE.COM OET Writing Super Methods Letter Structure Date - Sample letter - Address Pro Tip This is the ultimate letter structure! Use it on test day! Dear / Re: Purpose Purpose Expanded Letter Body Other paragraph Request Sign off WWW.E2LANGUAGE.COM OET Writing Super Methods 1. Purpose - Sample letter - Pro Tip Purpose includes these two parts. Purpose statement Purpose Expanded WWW.E2LANGUAGE.COM OET Writing Super Methods 1A) The purpose of your letter is immediately apparent Mr Chien requires your professional assistance for his ongoing difficulties with mobility following recent surgery. 1B) The purpose of your letter is sufficiently expanded Mr Chien requires your professional assistance for his ongoing difficulties with mobility following recent surgery. Mr Chien was admitted to St Andrews Hospital two days ago with swelling and fluid build-up in his right knee, the result of a total knee replacement which he underwent on 6/8/2020 due to osteoarthritis. The resulting pain and swelling have severely limited his mobility. Consequently, his self-care activities have been significantly compromised. Pro Tip Expand your purpose statement with relevant details of the main medical issue. WWW.E2LANGUAGE.COM OET Writing Super Methods 2. Content 2A) The content of your letter is appropriate to your intended reader Writing Task: Using the information given in the case notes, write a referral letter to Ms Loretta Pasquale, who is a physiotherapist at Templestowe District Medical Clinic, 43 Anderson Street, Templestowe, regarding Mr Chien’s rehabilitation. Pro Tip Put yourself in the shoes of the reader. Only choose case notes and write what will be relevant for the reader. WWW.E2LANGUAGE.COM OET Writing Super Methods - Sample letter - Physio Physio Physio Physio Request Pro Tip 2B) The content of your letter addresses what is needed to continue care (key information is included; no important details missing) WWW.E2LANGUAGE.COM OET Writing Super Methods 2C) The content of your letter accurately represents the case notes Correct interpretation of case notes Pro Tip Discharge plan: • Patient discharged home w. family assistance. • Regular diet as tolerated • Needs acute, comprehensive rehabilitation • Patient has front-wheel walker Make sure you interpret the case notes correctly! So read carefully during the reading time and always refer back to the case notes. Mr Chien’s family will accompany him to his nursing home. Please note that he is not tolerating his regular diet. In addition to some rehabilitation, he also requires a front-wheel walker. (mis)interpretation Pro Tip ● Mr Chien has osteoarthritis. ● Mr Chien had osteoarthritis. ● Mr Chien has had osteoarthritis. ● Mr Chien has a lump in his leg. ● Mr Chien has lumps in his leg. ● Mr Chien has a lumpy leg. ● Mr Chien had knee pain so he underwent a TKR. ● Mr Chien had a TKR and is now experiencing pain. WWW.E2LANGUAGE.COM These are tiny grammar changes that affect the meaning completely. Make sure you read and write precisely! OET Writing Super Methods Never taken OET before? Want to give it another go? Take our OET Mini Mock Test which includes - a writing feedback - a live 1:1 speaking mock test with an expert E2 Teacher WWW.E2LANGUAGE.COM OET Writing Super Methods 3. Conciseness and Clarity 3A) The length of your letter is appropriate to the case and reader (no irrelevant information included; no relevant information excluded) Letter body should be approximately 180-200 words 3B) You summarised information effectively Medical background: • Osteoarthritis • Right knee: progressive, severe pain – total knee replacement (TKR) (10.08.20) • Severe difficulty w. mobility (right lower extremity) • Glandular fever (2014) • History of shingles Clarity is key! Mr Chien was admitted to St Andrews Hospital two days ago with swelling and fluid build-up in his right knee, the result of a total knee replacement which he underwent on 10/8/2020 due to osteoarthritis. The resulting pain and swelling have severely limited his mobility. 3C) You clearly presented information During Mr Chien’s time in care, the swelling was successfully treated by use of ice packs and painkillers, and it was noted the incision site had healed well. His mobility was supervised, and he was given the use of a front-wheel walker to assist in this. He still experiences a limited range of motion, managing less than 100 metres when mobilising with his front-wheel walker. Mr Chien is now medically stable and ready for discharge with the assistance of his family who will supervise his self-care activities, including bathing, grooming and lower-body dressing. WWW.E2LANGUAGE.COM OET Writing Super Methods 4. Genre and Style 4A) Your writing is clinical and factual Social background: • Accountant • Alcohol – 2-3 units socially • Non-smoker • Enjoys watching soccer, walking dog You might be interested to know that Mr Chien was an accountant. While he drinks quite heavily, which is a major concern, luckily he doesn’t smoke. Keep opinions to yourself. 4B) Your writing is appropriate to the reader’s discipline and knowledge Dear physiotherapist, Below is a very technical description of Mr Chien’s psychological status and needs. Dear Specialist, Don’t get too technical and always maintain respect. Let me tell you what’s what… Firstly, do this… Secondly, I think you should do that… 4C) You used technical terms, abbreviations and polite language appropriately for the reader Hello Doc, How are you? It’s been a long time since we chatted. Pro Tip Universal abbreviations Universal = okay.are Local = not okay… okay, but if you’re unsure write the whole word. How’s your family? Tone = formal Well, it looks like Mr Chien is at it again, the silly duffer… WWW.E2LANGUAGE.COM Keep the tone formal. OET Writing Super Methods 5. Organisation & Layout 5A) Organisation is appropriate, logical, clear 5B) Key information highlighted 5C) Subsections well organised 5D) Letter is well laid out - Sample letter - Date Address Dear / Re: Purpose Purpose Expanded Pro Tip Never memorise a template. If you do, you will fail. Always write flexibly on test day but keep this structure in mind. Other paragraph Request Sign off WWW.E2LANGUAGE.COM OET Writing Super Methods 6. Language 6A) Your overall language use makes meaning CLEAR 6B) Your vocabulary is PRECISE 6C) Your grammar is ACCURATE ● Mr Chien has osteoarthritis. ● Mr Chien had osteoarthritis. ● Mr Chien has had osteoarthritis. ● Mrs Smith has a lump in her breast. ● Mrs Smith has lumps in her breast. ● Mrs Smith has a lumpy breast. 6D) Your sentence structures are Pro Tip Try your best to be accurate and precise. ACCURATE 6E) Your spelling is ACCURATE 6F) Your punctuation is ACCURATE WWW.E2LANGUAGE.COM OET Writing Super Methods Want more study resources? WWW.E2LANGUAGE.COM OET Writing Super Methods
