Self-Assessment Chart for Writing Placement
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Consider the following paths when deciding what level of composition course to take.
| PATH 1 | PATH 2 | PATH 3 |
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| I am fluent in spoken English but it takes me a long time to read and write in English. | I think of myself as an average reader and writer. | I think of myself as a strong reader and writer. |
| READING & VOCABULARY | READING & VOCABULARY | READING & VOCABULARY |
| I often lose the meaning when I read because I get stuck on words I don't understand. | Reading can be boring and hard. I really don't do much other than just read and put it away. | I am comfortable with reading complex essays and take notes when I read. |
| I find it challenging to follow the main point from section to section when I read. | When reading, I am still not sure what the author's point is, and it is difficult to explain how the reading relates to anything. | When I read, I make connections to other things I have read or experienced as a means of understanding a reading. |
| I want to develop my vocabulary for college level English. | I would like to learn more about how writers connect and organize ideas in their writing. | I feel comfortable identifying the structure and organization of the things I read. |
| WRITING | WRITING | WRITING |
| I have ideas for writing but it's difficult to express my ideas, so I usually don't write very much. | I have trouble coming up with good topics and ideas for my essays. | I do well finding topics to write about, and I can relate my ideas to the ideas of others. |
| When I make paragraphs, the point isn't always clear and the sentences don't seem to flow. | I am unsure of myself when I plan my writing and could use tips on planning strategies. | I have effective strategies for outlining and organizing my writing. |
| I need help with writing effective sentences and editing grammar mistakes in my writing. | I need to improve my research skills and learn how to use outside sources in my writing.
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I could use some brushing up on grammar and punctuation. | I feel comfortable doing research, how to locate and evaluate sources and relate them to my own writing.
* * * I am confident about the conventions of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. |
I would prefer to take an extra semester to work on my English before taking English 145 and/or English 105.
Conclusion for Path 1: Take ENG 060 & 061 |
I would prefer to get some more practice and help from my instructor as I learn to write college-level assignments.
Conclusion for Path 2: Take ENG 145 with 105 |
I am ready to work at a quick pace with the instructor as my guide.
Conclusion for Path 3: Take ENG 105 |