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o some students will need to take one or more additional writing courses before they are allowed to take their WI course (6 or 10 unit placement) � this will ensure each student the very best chance of succeeding in the WI class when it is eventually taken • For more information on the WPJ, visit the website at www.al.csus.edu/writing/gewritingrequirements/gwar.php Choosing the 109M/W Course If the students/writers do not read frequently, have not written much at the college level, are not sure if their writing will earn them a good grade in their classes, are not comfortable writing in an academic style, are not comfortable in timed-test situations, and need a lot of help from teachers and peers for editing and revision, then these students/writers may be more successful if they choose to take the 109M/W course. Benefits in Choosing the 109M/W Course: • Students will have a chance to work on their writing skills throughout the semester so that they can ultimately feel confidant when taking their WI course o students will be given multiple opportunities to work on the same paper, learning to revise and edit • Students can come to the Writing Center and get additional tutoring on each essay throughout the semester • Students can gain writing confidence at their own pace and not be subjected to the potentially stressful, timed-writing situation • The 109M/W course can also provide essential, foundational writing practice for students who have been away from school for an extended period of time Choosing Between 109M or 109W: • Students whose first language is not English and who receive an EDT score of 4 or higher should choose 109M • Students whose first language is English should choose 109W • During the first week of classes, the students can be moved into the correct 109 course if they have registered for the wrong 109 course Placed into Writing Intensive + 109X: What does that mean? English 109X is a 1 unit, credit/no credit, writing-intensive, student-centered, group tutorial workshop. The 109X course will provide group tutorial support for Writing Intensive course assignments, and it will include additional instruction in academic writing, focusing on the writing process: writing a rough draft, revising the draft, and editing the final draft before turning it in. Students who receive a 4 unit placement from the WPJ or a 109M/W class will be required to enroll in 109X along with their upper division Writing Intensive course. Students who receive a Writing Intensive + 109X placement can enroll in any Writing Intensive class but must also enroll in the matching, supplemental 109X tutoring session. Each discipline will have a small-group 109X tutoring session 134
available. Students need to make sure they enroll in the 109X that matches the discipline their Writing Intensive class is in. The Role of the Writing Center and the WPJ In addition to presenting each student/writer with the available options (WPJ or 109M/W), tutors also have the opportunity to do much more. If students want to practice before they take the WPJ, then the Writing Center is the perfect place to brush up on basic writing and editing skills so that they can approach the WPJ confidently. There is a sample WPJ test available for students and tutors to know what to expect. If students choose to enroll in the 109M/W course, the Writing Center is the ideal place to get additional help with their writing. Either way, the Writing Center and its tutors play a vital role in helping each student at Sac State achieve success as they work towards their degree. Appendix: • Self Assessment • Sample WPJ Test • WPJ Grading Criteria 135
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