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Preview of Reading Set Topics

Workshop Schedule

The Schedule for the Jan. 2009 WPE:

• November 25th (T) at 9:00 a.m. Preview of topics.
• December 1st (M) to December 30th  (W) at 5:00 p.m.: Registration Period.
• January 5th (M): Reading Set A timed-essay exam, 10:00 a.m.
• January 5th (M): Reading Set B timed-essay exam, 6:00 p.m.
• January 5th (M): Portfolios due by 4:00 p.m. in the WP Office (CC 2/2100).
• January 6th (Tu): Reading Set C timed-essay exam, 10:00 a.m.
• January 15th (Th): Results e-mailed to students at 5:00 p.m..
• January 16th  (F): Counseling period for students with retake results & whose who want to appeal.
• January 23rd (F): Appeals due by 4:00 p.m. at WP Office (CC 2/2100).
• January 26th (F): Appeal results e-mailed to students.
• Note: All timed essay exams are in the Campus Center Ballroom (CC/3).

The Schedule for the next WPE:March 2009, Portfolios Due on March 20th

• February 16th (M) to March 16th (M) at 5:00 p.m.: Registration Period.
• March 20th (F): Portfolios are due by  4:00pm in the WP Office (CC 2/2100).
• March 26th (Th): Results e-mailed to students at 5:00 pm.at 5:00 p.m..
• March 27th (F) - April 2 (Th): Counseling period for students with retake results & whose who want to appeal.
• April 3rd (F): Appeals due by 4:00 p.m. at WP Office (CC 2/2100).
• April 7th (Tu): Appeals results e-mailed to students at 5:00 p.m.
  
• Please note: Please click on the Portfolio Requirements (also on left menu) to read the current policies. In order to prepare for the WPE, you should understand the criteria that will be used to assess your writing. If you are not familiar with the grading criteria, please read Elements of Writing Proficiency (left menu) for details.