ARM 10.54.3498. NOVICE WRITING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS UPON GRADUATION

(1) A graduating student at the novice level of writing is beginning to attain prerequisite knowledge and skills fundamental for proficient writing. He/she: (a) occasionally writes clearly at a basic level by applying selected skills and strategies; (b) needs assistance to write effectively; (c) is reluctant to revise and needs guidance to evaluate his/her writing or respond to feedback; (d) demonstrates limited understanding of his/her growth as a writer; (e) recognizes basic forms of writing and applies some basic characteristics to his/her writing; (f) often lacks purpose in writing, including expository and persuasive, and writes for a limited audience; (g) seldom conducts inquiries; and (h) uses current technologies and information sources, with assistance, to communicate.