NTID Writing Placement Test- Categories and Samples
1.Organization (essay could be outlined by reader, topic stated clearly, transitional markers and clear paragraphing)
2.Content (addresses topic, shows quality of ideas, supporting examples, unity of thought)
3.Language (grammar, mechanics, clarity of reference, complexity of sentence structure)
4.Vocabulary (word choice “sophistication,” use of figurative and idiomatic expressions)
Rating Scale for each category:      
1-5       Very Poor          16-20   Good     
6-10     Poor                   21-25  Excellent 
11-15   Fair                    Total score determines placement
Writing samples