OET Writing: Requirements of a Good OET Letter

  OET Writing:

Requirements of a Good OET Letter


1. Introduction.

The Introduction, which forms the first paragraph of the letter plays a crucial role.

It must contain: i. Name of the patient, ii. Pt profile, iii. the purpose of the letter, and iii. the presenting condition/diagnosis.

2. Stick to the Task Requirements.

i. Read the case notes carefully and select the relevant information and eliminate the irrelevant one. 

ii. Interpret the information in the case notes rather than copy pasting  it.

3. Assessment Criteria. 

i. Your writing must abide by the six points mentioned in the  assessment criteria

i) Purpose (3 Marks)

ii) Content (7)

iii) Conciseness & Clarity (7)

iv) Organisation & Layout (7)

v) Genre & Style (7)

vi) Language (7)

ii. Adhere to the format.

iii Any error in the address, dates, greeting, patient's name, titles, gender or sign off can be hazardous.

4. Organisation.

i. Write in paragraphs

ii. Present each new idea in a separate paragraph.

ii. Topic sentence must be clear and concise.

iii. Use signal words.

iv. Maintain a logical flow.

v. Do not repeat transition words/phrases

vi. Follow a chronological or cause -and -effect order in presenting information


5. Maintain Clarity and Conciseness 

i. Avoid vague expressions

ii. Avoid using complicated/overly complex sentences

iii. Provide specific details to support your arguments.

iv. Ensure pronouns have clear antecedents to avoid confusion.  Do not use a pronoun in the first sentence of a paragraph. You may repeat a noun to maintain clarity.

v. Do not misinterpret the patient's needs.

vi. Maintain accuracy in medication, dosage and the medical details.

vii. Over-writing will be penalised. 


6. Lexical Resource

i. Use clinical language.

ii. Word choice and sufficient vocabulary are crucial.

iii. Avoid excessive repetition of words and phrases. 

iv. Use synonyms and paraphrase language. 


7. Proofreading.

i. Devote the last five minutes for proofreading.

ii. Never ever hand over your answer sheet without proof reading.

iii. Grammar, spelling, punctuation and legibility count much.


8. Time Management. 

Reading Time : 5 minutes 

Writing Time: 40 minutes

   * Organisation: 5 Min.

   * Writing:          30 min.

   * Proofreading  5 min.




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Dr Vijay C Nair

WhatsApp no: 7356 85 8467.
e mail:vijaycnair2512@gmail.com




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