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First, off you should decide whether it's a good idea to appeal. Writing 20 may be your best option; it's specifically designed for people lucky enough to speak multiple languages, and will work on other skills as well, like organization and development. There are no books and the papers are short, so it will leave you time for your other classes. The worst possible outcome is to barely pass ELWR, struggle in Writing 2 and then get low grades in all the other courses that involve writing. When you get into upper division classes, Scantron bubble tests will disappear and essay exams and term papers become much more common, so you want to get all the writing training you can get. After Wr 2, there's only one writing class, and it is not taught by writing teachers, so how much instruction you get is going to vary wildly. if you can, discuss the decision with your instructor. | First, off you should decide whether it's a good idea to appeal. Writing 20 may be your best option; it's specifically designed for people lucky enough to speak multiple languages, and will work on other skills as well, like organization and development. There are no books and the papers are short, so it will leave you time for your other classes. The worst possible outcome is to barely pass ELWR, struggle in Writing 2 and then get low grades in all the other courses that involve writing. When you get into upper division classes, Scantron bubble tests will disappear and essay exams and term papers become much more common, so you want to get all the writing training you can get. After Wr 2, there's only one writing class, and it is not taught by writing teachers, so how much instruction you get is going to vary wildly. if you can, discuss the decision with your instructor. | ||
| − | If you decide to appeal, you must submit a clean copy of two papers from the Core course, along with the originals with your instructor's comments. The papers must draw upon a reading. You can revise these papers as much as you like, and work with someone else, but you cannot have someone revise the paper for you. Give these papers in a envelope or folder with pockets to your instructor. On the front clearly write your name, your instructor's name, your college, and your student ID number. Appeal results will be available Wednesday 12/5. Writing 2 enrollment will re-open Friday 12/7. | + | If you decide to appeal, you must submit a clean copy of two papers from the Core course, along with the originals with your instructor's comments. Your instructor will tell you the deadline, but it will probably be 11/27-8. The papers must draw upon a reading. You can revise these papers as much as you like, and work with someone else, but you cannot have someone revise the paper for you. Give these papers in a envelope or folder with pockets to your instructor. On the front clearly write your name, your instructor's name, your college, and your student ID number. Appeal results will be available Wednesday 12/5. Writing 2 enrollment will re-open Friday 12/7. |
Revision as of 20:07, 21 November 2007
Entry Level Writing Requirement
Appeal Process:
First, off you should decide whether it's a good idea to appeal. Writing 20 may be your best option; it's specifically designed for people lucky enough to speak multiple languages, and will work on other skills as well, like organization and development. There are no books and the papers are short, so it will leave you time for your other classes. The worst possible outcome is to barely pass ELWR, struggle in Writing 2 and then get low grades in all the other courses that involve writing. When you get into upper division classes, Scantron bubble tests will disappear and essay exams and term papers become much more common, so you want to get all the writing training you can get. After Wr 2, there's only one writing class, and it is not taught by writing teachers, so how much instruction you get is going to vary wildly. if you can, discuss the decision with your instructor.
If you decide to appeal, you must submit a clean copy of two papers from the Core course, along with the originals with your instructor's comments. Your instructor will tell you the deadline, but it will probably be 11/27-8. The papers must draw upon a reading. You can revise these papers as much as you like, and work with someone else, but you cannot have someone revise the paper for you. Give these papers in a envelope or folder with pockets to your instructor. On the front clearly write your name, your instructor's name, your college, and your student ID number. Appeal results will be available Wednesday 12/5. Writing 2 enrollment will re-open Friday 12/7.
This exam is only for people who have not yet met the ELWR requirement (your Core course instructor will no doubt have told you if you have not yet met it, but if you're unsure, ask. The exam will be given Saturday, November 17, 10:30-12:30 in Media Theater (M110, where we meet Monday nights). You do not need to bring anything except something to write with. An English dictionary will be available. No other dictionaries or electronic devices are permitted.
Ways to Fulfill the Requirement
Preparing for the Writing Placement Exam with Nancy Krusoe, Writing Lecturer Tuesday, November 13 12-1:30 pm Crown Senior Commons
with Ellen Newberry, Writing Lecturer Wednesday, November 14 5:30-7 pm ARCenter, Room 116
with Mark Baker, Writing Lecturer Thursday, November 15 6-7:30 pm Oakes Learning Center
General information on the requirement
Writing 22A is a 3-unit class which offers instruction on selected topics in grammar and conventions of written English as needed to strengthen the writing skills of students whose primary language is not standard English. The course provides students practice in applying these concepts to editing their own writing (that is, you typically work on papers from your other classes, as opposed to writing new ones). Designed for entering first-year students, enrollment limited to 22. Instructors are D. Scripture (College Eight faculty), and N. Krusoe. You can check the Schedule of Classes, but since there's many people adding and dropping, it may not be reliable. You can go to any section; if there's not room, they can tell you if another section has any. These fill up quickly, so don't delay.
21060 WRIT-22A-01 Grammar & Editing SEM TuTh 02:00PM-03:10PM Porter Acad 249
21061 WRIT-22A-02 Grammar & Editing SEM TuTh 04:00PM-05:10PM Oakes Acad 103
21243 WRIT-22A-03 Grammar & Editing SEM MW 03:30PM-04:40PM Oakes Acad 103
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