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Composition Challenge Exam
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Composition Placement/Challenge Exam
Exam Times for Fall Semester 2008
Online exams: June 20, 21, 25, 26
For details, visit:
http://writing.colostate.edu/comp/exam/
In person exams will be given in Clark A103.
Friday, August 22 at 3:30 p.m.
Friday, August 22 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 23, at 9:30 a.m.
Please bring a pen and photo ID.
Doors will close promptly at exam start time.
Explanation of the Exam
The exam is a 60-minute impromptu summary-response essay test. You will:
- Read a two-page article;
- Summarize its main ideas in an organized and detailed essay;
- Explain why you agree or disagree with what the article says.
Support your position with specific examples from your experience, outside reading, and/or with an analysis of the essay's argument.
Preparation
To prepare for the exam, read an argumentative article in a newspaper or magazine. Summarize the main ideas of the argument, explain whether you agree or disagree with the author's viewpoint, and then support your agreement and/or disagreement.
In addition, the following writing guides are accessible through the website below and can help you prepare for the Exam.
For more information, visit:
http://writing.colostate.edu/comp/placement.cfm
Last Updated 5/29/08