Drew University Writing Placement
Confirmation Test 2009
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READINGS
Below are links to html and pdf versions of the readings for the Writing Placement Confirmation Test. Ideally we recommend that you download and print them if you can.
Analytical Essay (essay #1): A response to Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin.
[SELECT EITHER OPTION A or OPTION B]
* First, you need to read Three Cups of Tea, the Class of 2013 Common Reading.
Once you have finished the book, return to this page to read or download at the additional short pieces about the book that you will need to complete your essay. Then read the essay questions and decide which you would like to answer.
We want you to read the book before you start thinking about the essay questions and deciding which to answer.
ESSAY OPTION A
* Reading #1: Three Cups of Tea Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
Mailed to you by Drew University. Please read the book before you read the assignments and additional readings
* Reading #2: "The Next Generation: Why the World's Children Need a Global Fund for Education For All" (extracts from a report by
the Global Campaign for Education, 2009)
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ESSAY OPTION B
* Reading #1: Three Cups of Tea Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
Mailed to you by Drew University. Please read the book before you read the assignments and additional readings
* Reading #2: "The Art of Crossing Cultures" (a summary of the book by that name, published in 1990)
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Persuasive Essay (essay #2): An argument in support of your decision about which College Writing class to take
* Reading #1: "Drew University Guided Self Placement Report"
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* Reading #2: "College Writing Courses"
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* Reading #3: Erica J. Reynolds, "Frequently asked questions answered from 'Self-Efficacy and Directed Self-Placement:
..... Apprehension, Confidence, and Gender Components.'" (MA thesis, SIUC)
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* Reading #4: "Drew University Guided Self-Placement Checklist"
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ASSIGNMENTS
Below are links to html and pdf versions of the two essay assignments, Analytical Essay (essay #1) and the Persuasive Essay (essay #2).
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