Research Skills Assessment: Get Your Online Secondary Research Skills Evaluated

Interested in online research and writing as a career? Our online secondary research skills test will evaluate your skill at researching topics on the internet and presenting them in a coherent fashion.

A lot of freelance work today involves secondary research and collation of information. Yes, It does seem simple to “google up” information and put it all together. However, there is more to it than simply using search engines. Chances are everyone can find information at the click of a button – set yourself apart by looking up information relevant to your project on hand!

Take our test to enhance your skills at looking up pertinent, hard-to-find information and the ability to present them well. Get your skills validated – see if you have it in you to string together fragmented information into a cohesive whole.

Overview

• First step: Purchase the Chillibreeze Research Skills Assessment (You can make your purchase using credit card or check)
• Second step: Download the test using the link provided in an email from Chillibreeze
• Third step: Complete the Research skills test, following the instructions provided to the T and name the document correctly
• Fourth step: Submit your document using this submission form.
• Final step: Receive detailed feedback about your writing from our editorial team.

Why take the Research Skills test?

• Open up new career avenues
• Enhance your resume
• Improve your chances of bagging freelance projects involving secondary research
• Get featured as a tested writer on Chillibreeze
• Receive a merit certificate if you receive a grade of 7 or above on a scale of ten
• Get 15 percent off all our other courses and tests
• GUARANTEED PROJECT FROM CHILLIBREEZE: Chillibreeze guarantees a project worth Rs. 1200 to every writer who receives a grade of 7 or above on a scale of ten. This means a 100 percent return on investment. If the writer does well in the Rs. 1200 project, he/she will be sent other project offers as well.

The key objectives of our Research Skills test

Online research basically involves searching the internet for information, which is then put together in a document that is rich in content, readability and flow. The Chillibreeze research skills test will test various aspects of online research including the ability to look for relevant information, quality of links looked up, presentation of data collected and ability to come up with hard-to-find information. Once you submit your finished document, our team will provide detailed feedback on your secondary research skills and offer valuable suggestions for improvement.

High performers will additionally get a merit certificate based on the quality of their research and writing.

See a sample transcript

Confidentiality of your Research Skills test results

Don’t worry if you didn’t do too well. Your test results will remain confidential and will not be published. However, if your test is rated 8 or higher on a scale of 10, we would be glad to publish your profile on our list of recommended writers, proofreaders and editors.

Your test results vs. letters of reference

Letters of reference can be fabricated, recommenders can be influenced but test results from a reputed content company will always be taken seriously. We would be happy to send your results directly to your clients if you would like us to. Clients often post projects on multiple websites and are often not sure which editor to pick. You could offer to send them your test results via Chillibreeze. Your test results will not only establish your credentials with your customers, but also increase your chances of getting more freelance editing work. You could also request Chillibreeze to send your test results to a potential employer. Email us at testing at chillibreeze dot com and we will make sure your test results reach your clients in 24 hours.

Fees

Rs.1100 approx./assessment (25 US Dollars)

How to register for the test and pay

Click on the button below the product image to purchase the test. Complete payment online by submitting your credit card details via our secure payment gateway

Paying by Check?

If you are not able to pay via credit card, you can pay by depositing a check favoring our a/c at any HDFC ATM or via an online funds transfer to our a/c. Begin by filling this quick form and deposit your check as per the instructions provided in the downloaded word document linked to the quick form. You will receive a receipt and a link to the test as soon the money credited into our account.

Email us at testing at chillibreeze.com if you have any questions regarding the research skills test or the process.

All set to begin your test? Click here to make your payment via credit card (For check payments, refer to the instructions under 'Paying by Check?'). As soon as your payment is completed, you will receive a download link via email. Download your test brief and let those creative juices flow!

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