I. General Information

1. What is the University Writing Requirement?
2. What is the purpose of the UWR examination?
3. Who takes the UWR?
4. Do transfer students have to take the exam?
5. How do I register for the exam?
6. Are special testing arrangements possible for those with special problems?
7. Is the UWR exam given at extended-campus centers?
8. How do I prepare for the UWR exam?
9. What books can help me prepare for and complete the exam?
10. What happens on examination day?
11. What will I be asked to write about?
12. How is my essay scored?
13. What criteria do the scorers use in evaluating my essay?
14. How does the Scoring Guide work?
15. When will I know if I have passed?
16. Will my UWR score appear on my transcript?
17. What are the consequences of failing the UWR exam?
18. How does my advisor help if I fail the UWR?
19. What is the role of the Writing Center?
2O. What are my options if I fail?
21. What it I fail the UWR repeatedly?

URL: http://www.english.eku.edu/uwr/geninfo.htm
Maintained by: Sherry Robinson
Last updated: 19 October 2004