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'''Entry Level Writing Requirement'''
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Note: we try to keep this information up to date, but latest and definitive info is at the [http://writing.ucsc.edu/requirements/glossary/awpe-details/index.html Writing Program page]
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'''Appeal Process''':  
 
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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 are not sure, discuss the decision with your instructor (some may not have access to email at times during the break, but it's worth a try).
 
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 are not sure, discuss the decision with your instructor (some may not have access to email at times during the break, but it's worth a try).
  
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 be not later than morning of Tues 12/2, right after Thanksgiving break.  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 probably be available late Weds 12/3 or early Thurs.  '''Writing 2 enrollment will  re-open Friday 12/5/08 at 2 pm.'''  Writing 20 will reopen at NOON.
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[https://drive.google.com/a/ucsc.edu/file/d/0B8APflt3uswoZ2JmZlZXNGtqNGp0dVphUmtLb1REdDR4TFBN/view?usp=sharing Appeal procedure] 2016
 
 
'''Specific Guidelines for appealing the ELWR exam''':
 
 
 
1.  In order to appeal the ELWR exam results, students should choose two papers from their core course assignments, in our case the two integrative papers.
 
 
 
2.  Students appealing their ELWR exam results must turn in a packet containing TWO papers from their core course, each one with TWO drafts.  One of those drafts MUST have the instructor's comments. The clean copy can be revised.  Students can then staple the clean draft to the one with the teacher's comments. 
 
 
 
The student should then put all of this work in an envelope or a folder with pockets that will keep the work together; paper clips do not work: the packets come apart and readers are then left to sort through the papers to match them with the right student.  Folders without pockets tend to lose papers that slip out.
 
 
 
The student's name, student ID number, college and instructor's name should go on the front of the packet.
 
 
 
[http://writing.ucsc.edu/2090enrollmentprocedures.html Info for how to enroll in Writing Two]
 
 
 
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 22, 10:30-12:30. probably in Media Theater''' (M110).  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.
 
 
 
[http://humwww.ucsc.edu/writing/SubjectASatisfying.html Ways to Fulfill the Requirement]
 
 
 
[http://www2.ucsc.edu/csas/ Workshop on How to Prepare]
 
 
 
'''CSAS Workshops
 
Writing Placement Examination Preparation'''
 
 
 
Available to all ELWR Non-Satisfied Students who want a final review session prior to taking the Analytic Writing Placement Examination on Saturday, November 22, 2008.
 
  
Workshop Session 1 (Convenient for Colleges IX and X students)
 
Date:    Tuesday, November 18
 
Time:    8:30 - 10:00 AM
 
Location: College IX and X Community Center
 
Presenter: Sandy Archimedes
 
  
Workshop Session 2 (Convenient for Porter and Kresgee College students)
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'''Winter Enrollment'''
Date:    Tuesday, Nov. 18
 
Time:    4:00 - 5:30 PM
 
Location: I Lounge
 
Presenter: Susan Gorsky
 
  
Workshop Session 3 (Convenient for Crown and Merrill College students)
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A number of seats in each Writing 2 class are held in reserve until after the results of the Nov. Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE), and exam appeals, have been recorded. Scores for the November AWPE should be available on your MyUCSC portal after 5 p.m., TBA
Date:    Wednesday, November 19
 
Time:    4:00 - 5:30 PM
 
Location: Charles E. Merrill Lounge
 
Presenter: Nancy Krusoe
 
  
Workshop Session 4 (Convenient for Cowell and Stevenson College students)
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If you do not receive a passing score on the November AWPE, you should submit your appeal packet to your Core instructor on the day they specify (check woth your instructor:  generally Monday or Tues after Thanksgiving. Results for the appeal should be available on your MyUCSC portal by 5:00 p.m., Thursday __.
Date:   Thursday, November 20
 
Time:    6:00 - 7:30 PM
 
Location: Cowell 113
 
Presenter: Amy Weaver
 
  
Workshop Session 5 (Convenient for Oakes and College VIII students)
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If you satisfy the ELWR by exam or by portfolio packet appeal, you should try to enroll in Writing 2 after 2:00 p.m. on  Dec. TBA. These classes fill quickly, so you should enroll in a back-up class during your regular enrollment appointments in case you are not able to secure a space in Writing 2 in winter . (It is offered again in spring).
Date:   Thursday, November 20
 
Time:    5:30 - 7:00 PM
 
Location: Oakes Learning Center
 
Presenters: Mark Baker and Robin King
 
  
All workshops are open to students from all Colleges!
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IF YOU HAVE NOT SATISFIED THE ELWR BY THE END OF FALL QUARTER:
  
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You must enroll in Writing 20 in winter. Writing 20 is designed to help you with your academic writing. Writing 20 students will produce a portfolio of papers to submit for satisfaction of the ELWR at the end of winter quarter. All seats for Writing 20 classes will open for enrollment to first-year students beginning at noon on TBA.
  
[http://www2.ucsc.edu/writingprogram/ELWR.html Information on ELWR from UCSC Writing program]
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[http://writing.ucsc.edu/requirements/glossary/c2-requirement.html Writing Two]
  
[http://www.ucop.edu/sas/awpe/index.html Main site]
 
  
[http://www.ucop.edu/sas/awpe/requirement.html General information on the requirement]
 
  
[http://www.ucop.edu/sas/awpe/faq.html Frequently Asked Questions]
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[http://writing.ucsc.edu/requirements/glossary/awpe-details/index.html Ways to Fulfill the Requirement at UCSC]
  
[http://www.ucop.edu/sas/awpe/sample.html Sample exams and scoring]
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[http://www.ucop.edu/elwr/index.html Main site]: General information on the requirement]
  
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[http://www.ucop.edu/elwr/faq.html Frequently Asked Questions]
  
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[http://www.ucop.edu/elwr/sample.html Sample exams and scoring]
  
'''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 [https://my.ucsc.edu/psp/ep9prd/EMPLOYEE/PSFT_CSPRD/c/COMMUNITY_ACCESS.CLASS_SEARCH.GBL?attribute=cs&FolderPath=PORTAL_ROOT_OBJECT.CLASS_SEARCH&IsFolder=false&IgnoreParamTempl=FolderPath%2cIsFolder 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.
 
  
  
01-SEM(20958)
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'''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. 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.
 
Days & Times Room Instructor Meeting Dates
 
TuTh 2:00PM - 3:10PM Oakes Acad 103 Nancy Krusoe 09/25/2008 - 12/05/2008
 
 
02-SEM(20959)
 
  
TuTh 4:00PM - 5:10PM Oakes Acad 103 Nancy Krusoe 09/25/2008 - 12/05/2008
 
 
03-SEM(21123)
 
  
MoWe 3:30PM - 4:40PM Oakes Acad 103 Daniel Scripture 09/25/2008 - 12/05/2008
 
  
  
 
Here's useful information on other [[Academic Skills]] resources
 
Here's useful information on other [[Academic Skills]] resources

Latest revision as of 12:41, 18 October 2018

Note: we try to keep this information up to date, but latest and definitive info is at the Writing Program page


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 are not sure, discuss the decision with your instructor (some may not have access to email at times during the break, but it's worth a try).

Appeal procedure 2016


Winter Enrollment

A number of seats in each Writing 2 class are held in reserve until after the results of the Nov. Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE), and exam appeals, have been recorded. Scores for the November AWPE should be available on your MyUCSC portal after 5 p.m., TBA

If you do not receive a passing score on the November AWPE, you should submit your appeal packet to your Core instructor on the day they specify (check woth your instructor: generally Monday or Tues after Thanksgiving. Results for the appeal should be available on your MyUCSC portal by 5:00 p.m., Thursday __.

If you satisfy the ELWR by exam or by portfolio packet appeal, you should try to enroll in Writing 2 after 2:00 p.m. on Dec. TBA. These classes fill quickly, so you should enroll in a back-up class during your regular enrollment appointments in case you are not able to secure a space in Writing 2 in winter . (It is offered again in spring).

IF YOU HAVE NOT SATISFIED THE ELWR BY THE END OF FALL QUARTER:

You must enroll in Writing 20 in winter. Writing 20 is designed to help you with your academic writing. Writing 20 students will produce a portfolio of papers to submit for satisfaction of the ELWR at the end of winter quarter. All seats for Writing 20 classes will open for enrollment to first-year students beginning at noon on TBA.

Writing Two


Ways to Fulfill the Requirement at UCSC

Main site: General information on the requirement]

Frequently Asked Questions

Sample exams and scoring


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. 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.



Here's useful information on other Academic Skills resources