California State University Writing Proficiency Exams

by Fred Obrecht M.A.

Overview

Updated to reflect the most recent exams, this manual explains the structure of writing proficiency exams given to college students in California.

Students in the State University System must pass a writing proficiency exam as a prerequisite for receiving a bachelor's degree. The book reviews different essay types, instructs on writing an impromptu essay, explains how essays are scored, and advises on avoiding the mistakes that result in failed tests. Also included are representative essays, advice to ESL students, and three model tests that reflect California writing proficiency standards. Both model tests consist of an essay question and a set of multiple-choice questions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764145742
Publisher:	Barrons Educational Services
Publication date:	03/01/2011
Series:	Barron's Test Prep CA
Edition description:	Fourth Edition
Pages:	360
Product dimensions:	10.60(w) x 8.42(h) x 0.64(d)

Table of Contents

Preface


Introduction


California State University System


How to Use This Book

1 The Testing Mind-Set

2 How Your Essay Will Be

Scored

3 Essay Types

4 How to Write an Impromptu

Essay

5 Thirteen Mistakes That

Fail Tests

6 Representative Essays

7 Essay-Writing Practice

8 Special Notes and Tips

for ESL Students

9 English Review and Practice

10 Practice Test 1

11 Practice Test 2

12 Practice Test 3


Index