From the 2000-2002
California State University, Northridge Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
(pg. 43-44):
Upper Division
Writing Requirement.
The University
has implemented the Trusty Policy for the Writing Skills Graduation Requirement
for all upper division students who will graduate Spring 1982 or thereafter
in the following manner:
- Students who have completed
56 units and have met the lower division writing requirement shall be
required to take an essay examination.
- Undergraduate students are
encouraged to take the Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE) as early
as possible after (1) above has been met, but must take the WPE no later
than the semester in which 90 units are completed. Students who have
not taken the WPE by the completion of 90 units may have an advisement
hold placed on their subsequent registration(s).
- Students who fail shall
be permitted to repeat the examination. Subsequent attempts, however,
shall be permitted only after the students have taken further steps
to improve their writing deficiencies, such as completion of an appropriate
course in writing.
- The examination shall consist
of an essay on an assigned topic evaluated by the faculty.
- The criteria of evaluation
shall include (a) demonstration of analytic skills, (b) effective organization,
(c) use of relevant concrete detail, (d) proper use of English grammar,
diction, and mechanics.
- Administrations of the examination
will be announced in the Schedule of Classes as well other official
University publication, such as www.csun.edu/~tc2020/#writing
and the Sundial.
- The examination shall be
scheduled at least five times within an academic year.
- Registration cards are available
at University Cash Services and at the Testing Office.
- Certification of graduation
writing competence shall be transferable from once CSU campus to another.
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