Writing - Level 1

Writers - Level 1 can communicate clearly, avoid major errors, and include important details. They share ideas in a clear, persuasive way.

Design relies on visual skills, but communication skills are just as important. Writing enables designers to share their ideas with others in clear, persuasive ways. Master the art of writing, and you will have more people on your side to make projects happen.

You are beginning to put your thoughts into words, explaining the choices you made during the design process. You write clearly, and you avoid major, distracting grammar or spelling errors. You include important details that show how you arrived at your final design.

Good Example: You clearly explain what you observed firsthand, explaining the problems with the current design You explain your design choices, and you follow most conventions of grammar and spelling

Poor Example: Writing does not include any essential information; get back on track! There are lots of factual errors You have not shown a basic understanding of the topic

You clearly explain what you observed firsthand, explaining the problems with the current design
You explain your design choices, and you follow most conventions of grammar and spelling