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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Media literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create and act using all forms of communication. In its simplest terms, media literacy builds upon traditional literacy and offers new forms of reading and writing. Media literacy empowers people to be critical thinkers and makers, effective communicators and active citizens.  2, record 1, English, - media%20literacy

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

[...] la littératie médiatique s'entend généralement de la capacité à lire, à analyser, à évaluer et à créer des médias dans ses diverses formes. Le développement de cette compétence s'avère donc très pertinent dans un contexte éducatif puisqu'elle correspond à des compétences transversales indispensables pour la vie en société.  2, record 1, French, - litt%C3%A9ratie%20m%C3%A9diatique

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 2,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS

The purpose of the Written Communication Proficiency Test is to provide an efficient assessment of an individual' s ability to communicate in writing and help managers make selection decisions.  1, record 2, English, - Written%20Communication%20Proficiency%20Test

Record 2,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS

L'Examen de compétence en communication écrite a pour but d'évaluer de façon efficiente l'aptitude d'une personne à communiquer par écrit et de faciliter la tâche des gestionnaires lors de la prise de décisions de sélection.  1, record 2, French, - Examen%20de%20comp%C3%A9tence%20en%20communication%20%C3%A9crite

Record 2,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 3,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Verbal Communication. The ability to communicate through speech or writing and to receive communications through reading or listening are crucial functions in the modern world.  2, record 3, English, - verbal%20communication

Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS

The term "verbal communication" is more general than "oral communication." Oral communication is restricted to the spoken word, whereas verbal communication could be by written or spoken word."  3, record 3, English, - verbal%20communication

Record 3,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT

La communication verbale utilise un langage écrit (écriture, signes graphiques, etc.) ou oral [...]  2, record 3, French, - communication%20verbale

Record 3,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Uso de las palabras para la interacción entre los seres humanos, el lenguaje propiamente dicho, expresado de manera hablada o escrita.  1, record 3, Spanish, - comunicaci%C3%B3n%20verbal

Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS

La comunicación verbal puede realizarse de dos formas: oral (a través de signos orales y palabras habladas); o escrita (por medio de la representación gráfica de signos).  1, record 3, Spanish, - comunicaci%C3%B3n%20verbal

Record 4,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Test no. 345 of the Personnel Psychology Centre.  2, record 4, English, - Written%20Communication%20Test

Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS

This test assesses the ability to write in a clear, logical and concise manner. Candidates are required to prepare a summary of a text which is scored on the basis of style(structure, usage and conciseness), content coverage, and mechanics of writing(grammar, spelling and punctuation). It is appropriate for officer-level positions, and has been delegated to departments for administration, scoring and storage  3, record 4, English, - Written%20Communication%20Test

Record 4,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS

En plus des tests de compétence pour le travail de bureau susmentionnés, le CPP a mis au point un test visant à évaluer la capacité de s'exprimer par écrit avec clarté, logique et concision. Les candidats sont tenus de rédiger un sommaire de texte. Leur travail est noté sur la base du style (structure, usage et concision), de la teneur, et des règles de rédaction (grammaire, orthographe et ponctuation). C'est un outil de sélection indiqué pour les postes de niveau d'agent. Les ministères assurent par délégation l'administration, la correction et l'entreposage du matériel d'examen.  3, record 4, French, - Examen%20de%20communication%20%C3%A9crite

Record 4,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 5,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF

A specific learning disability affecting the ability to assimilate orthographic characteristics and typified by numerous spelling mistakes and slowness in writing.  3, record 5, English, - dysorthography

Record 5,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Trouble spécifique et durable de l'expression écrite caractérisé [...] par un défaut d'assimilation important et durable des règles orthographiques [...]  2, record 5, French, - dysorthographie

Record 5,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 6,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT

The alexic individual has suddenly lost the ability to read and write due to brain damage of the angular gyrus and immediate environs. He can see words but cannot grasp their meaning. There is no loss in ability to recognize the meaning and implications of objects, pictures, diagrams, etc. Alexia is a "selective loss of capacity to recognize at a glance constellations of printed or written letters. "The patient can copy printed and scripted writing but cannot produce original compositions. Writing conforms to the patient's handwriting characteristics before the brain injury(Orton 1937, 37-39).  1, record 6, English, - alexic

Record 6,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Relatif à l'alexie; perte sélective des capacités de lecture due à une lésion cérébrale.  2, record 6, French, - alexique

Record 6,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 7,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF

The ability of a computer to translate human writing into text.  5, record 7, English, - handwriting%20recognition

Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Handwriting recognition is the Achilles heel of PDAs [personal digital assistants].  6, record 7, English, - handwriting%20recognition

Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS

This may take place in one of two ways, either by scanning written text or by writing directly onto a peripheral input device.  5, record 7, English, - handwriting%20recognition

Record 7,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Parmi les applications de la reconnaissance des formes, on trouve : la reconnaissance de caractères manuscrits ou dactylographiés.  2, record 7, French, - reconnaissance%20de%20l%27%C3%A9criture%20manuscrite

Record 7,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 8,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Language test that the Public Service Commission uses to determine the second language proficiency levels of candidates to positions in the Public Service and [of] employees of the Public Service.  4, record 8, English, - Second%20Language%20Evaluation

Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS

In 1984, the SLE replaced the Language Knowledge Examination (LKE).  5, record 8, English, - Second%20Language%20Evaluation

Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS

There are separate second language tests to assess each of three skills : reading, writing and oral interaction. Each test assesses the three levels(A, B, or C) of second language proficiency that may be required for bilingual positions in the Public Service of Canada. Candidates who obtain a score high enough that they need not be tested again on a given test are exempted from taking it in the future. All tests are administered in test centres located in departments and in PSC regional offices. Requests for testing are made through the official languages section of departments. Second Language Evaluation tests cannot be used for assessing first language ability.  6, record 8, English, - Second%20Language%20Evaluation

Record 8,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Examen linguistique utilisé par la Commission de la fonction publique pour déterminer les niveaux de compétence linguistique des candidats à des postes de la fonction publique et des employés de la fonction publique.  6, record 8, French, - %C3%89valuation%20de%20langue%20seconde

Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS

En 1984, l'ELS a remplacé l'examen de connaissance de langue (ECL).  5, record 8, French, - %C3%89valuation%20de%20langue%20seconde

Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS

Il existe trois tests de langue seconde, chacun mesurant l'une des habiletés suivantes : la compréhension de l'écrit, l'expression écrite et l'interaction orale. Chaque test permet d'évaluer les candidats en regard des trois niveaux (A, B et C) de compétence linguistique en langue seconde exigibles pour les postes bilingues au sein de la fonction publique fédérale. Les candidats qui obtiennent une note suffisamment élevée indiquant qu'ils n'ont pas besoin d'être évalués à nouveau dans une habileté reçoivent une exemption dans cette habileté et n'ont pas à subir ce test à nouveau. Tous ces tests sont administrés dans les centres d'évaluation des ministères et dans les bureaux régionaux de la CFP. Les demandes d'administration sont faites auprès des services d'évaluation de langue seconde des ministères. Ces tests d'évaluation de langue seconde ne peuvent servir à évaluer les compétences linguistiques des candidats dans leur langue maternelle.  7, record 8, French, - %C3%89valuation%20de%20langue%20seconde

Record 8,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 9,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT

It measures the spoken language ability and academic achievement levels of students in Grades 7 through 12. Core subtests measure receptive vocabulary, receptive grammar, expressive grammar, expressive vocabulary, word identification, reading comprehension, match calculations, math problem solving, spelling, and writing composition.  1, record 9, English, - diagnostic%20achievement%20test

Record 9,  Textual support,  French

Record 9,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 10,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Physical tests for paper .... Surface properties .... erasing quality ....  1, record 10, English, - erasing%20quality

Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS

erasability : The ability of a sheet of paper to resist scuffing and surface disorientation by the removal of writing with an erasure.  2, record 10, English, - erasing%20quality

Record 10,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Type d'essai physique sur les papiers portant sur les propriétés de surface.  2, record 10, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20l%27effacement

Record 10,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 11,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS

essay test : Test or examination involving writing to a specified length on a given topic. It tests ability to discuss, evaluate, analyze, summarize or criticize.  2, record 11, English, - essay%20paper

Record 11,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Exercice d'argumentation et de discussion, par écrit, d'un problème posé comme sujet.  2, record 11, French, - dissertation

Record 11,  Textual support,  Spanish