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Competences
18
Groups
4
Essential
10
Optional
8

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 2 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

1 competence
search engines

The methods and techniques to navigate search engines and find information quickly.

digital
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Cross-sector

1 competence
scientific research methodology

The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.

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Essential skills and competences 8 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

3 competences
perform background research on writing subject

Run thorough background research on writing subject; desk-based research as well as site visits and interviews.

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read manuscripts

Read incomplete or complete manuscripts from new or experienced authors.

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review unpublished articles

Read unpublished articles thoroughly to look for errors.

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Cross-sector

5 competences
communicate by telephone

Liaise via telephone by making and answering calls in a timely, professional and polite manner.

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consult information sources

Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.

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develop professional network

Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up to date on their activities.

Scope note
This includes the development of social relationships with patients and customers.
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proofread text

Read a text thoroughly, search for, review and correct errors to ensure content is valid for publishing.

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search databases

Search for information or people using databases.

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Optional knowledge 4 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

1 competence
media and information literacy

The ability to access media, to understand and critically evaluate different aspects of the media and media content and to create communications in a variety of contexts. It involves a range of cognitive, emotional, and social competencies that include the use of text, tools and technologies, the skills of critical thinking and analysis, the practice of messaging composition and creativity and the ability to engage in reflection and ethical thinking.

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Cross-sector

3 competences
interview techniques

The techniques for getting information out of people by asking the right questions in the right way and to make them feel comfortable.

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press law

The laws concerning the licensing of books and the freedom of expression in all products of the media.

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writing techniques

The different techniques to write a story such as the descriptive, persuasive, first person and other techniques.

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Optional skills and competences 4 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

No competences in this bucket.

Sector-specific

2 competences
interview people

Interview people in a range of different circumstances.

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rewrite manuscripts

Rewrite unpublished manuscripts to correct errors and to make them more appealing to the target audience.

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Cross-sector

2 competences
consult with editor

Consult with the editor of a book, magazine, journal or other publications about expectations, requirements, and progress.

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use word processing software

Use computer software applications for composition, editing, formatting, and printing of any sort of written material.

digital
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