DSST Technical Writing Reviews

[JJ65]

Looking to take this DSST next week and am hoping for comments and reviews from any that have taken it. From what I have seen so far it is likely on the easier side of things. Is it all standard DSST multi-choice? or is there a writing portion? ( I heard there is an optional essay portion???)
Thanks,
As always this board is so helpful

[clep3705]

Pick your favorite search engine and use this as your search string:

dsst technical writing site:degreeforum.net

[lprstn]

I found another resource to study for this. It's from a homeschool students perspective but the resources used may be helpful:

Comes with study plan

Technical Writing - 3 Credit Dantes Exam

"The Elements of Technical Writing" by Gary Blako

"The Complete Idiot's Guide to Technical Writing"

[bricabrac]

Yes, the exam is multiple choice, the exam fact sheet lists 99 M/C questions. TESC does not require the opt essay. BTW on a rating of 1-5, I would consider this exam a 1.

Another resource, online textbook: https://www.prismnet.com/~hcexres/textbook/

[FallingWaters]

This book is all you need: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0768928...8FDJ1AQ0SB
and you could certainly do it without it.
My 12 yr old daughter aced this exam.
Brush up on formal correspondence such as memos and faxes and brochures and you should be fine.

[smf6824]

DOD Libraries and http://www.dantestestprep.com/free-study...e-Test.pdf is what I used to study for this test. I realize that this isn't the hardest exam; however, they did change the scoring on the exam to the 400 score type and it "seems" as though the exam has changed from what it used to be. I can't say for certain since I didn't take the old exam, but the exam may not be as easy as it once was...... Just don't take it lightly because people say it is easy. Study and take a couple practice exams. Even though the test was not that difficult it did surprise myself a bit. Either way Good Luck and I hope the reference material helps.

[gradu81214]

I took this exam about 3 weeks ago and did not find it too difficult. My first question asked what a white paper was and I thought I was in trouble. There were a lot of questions on sentence structure, like put these 4 sentences in the best order and what word to use to join 2 sentences together (however, therefore, so...etc). I had a questions on memos, email etiquette and a couple on what kind of chart is best for what kind of data. A few on where you would put certain items when you are writing instructions. It wasn't terrible at all.

Good luck!

[Togas]

Old thread, but I feel this belongs here.
How close to the real thing are the Official DSST practice tests ($5 on their website) to the real test?
I understand the test went through an overhaul making the official DSST study guide and the peterson's test useless.


Secondly, looking at the official DSST Technical writing thread. Comments with scores with 60, or say 400. Both of which imply two different scoring methods which are discussed on the DSST webpage. (My school lists a 46 as a passing grade requirement.)

If I got a 75% on the practice test, what could I expect to see on the real test?
If I got a 50%? How does the number of questions correct equate to the DSST score.