Writing Competency Examination
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Writing exam allows students to study at three different levels Dolgener--Jennifer A. (Class of 1993) Northern Iowan 88:23, p.4 |
11/19/1991 | Students may take several courses to fulfill requirement. | |
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Working with the "write" stuff Campus News Network 1:16, p.1 |
4/22/1991 | An explanation of the Writing Across the Curriculum effort. | |
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Writing Comp not popular O'Neall--Chad Ryan (Class of 1990) Northern Iowan 86:19, p.4 |
11/7/1989 | Professor Wood talks about the history and uses of the exam. | |
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Tips offered to students facing Writing Comp exam Gindling--Kal Northern Iowan 85:36, p.5 |
2/10/1989 | Evelyn Wood gives advice on passing the exam. | |
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Writing Competency Exam help sessions available Nielsen--Kris (Student--1988) Northern Iowan 84:44, p.4 |
3/8/1988 | Will help students prepare for the exam. | |
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Students informed of fee Botsford--Jodi Northern Iowan 84:43, p.2 |
3/4/1988 | Will be charged fee for dropping registration to writing exam. | |
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Writing competency story called inaccurate Wagoner--Faith E. Northern Iowan 84:40, p.3 |
2/23/1988 | Writing Competency Exam replaced by course, not because it was a bad test. | |
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Class to replace writing competency exam Schooley--Terry Northern Iowan 84:38, p.1 |
2/16/1988 | Composition class will be offered in fall. | |
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Writing comp scheduled to chop backlog Keigan--Robin Northern Iowan 84:38, p.14 |
2/16/1988 | Two additional tests scheduled. | |
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Writing comp program clarified Krall--Tiffany Northern Iowan 84:18, p.8 |
10/27/1987 | Evelyn Wood talks about the test and the procedures for taking it. | |
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Writing competency examination to be eliminated Northern Iowa Today 15:2, p.8 |
3/1/1987 | Students will take writing course instead under new general education program. | |
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Writing competency a must Northern Iowan 83:36, p.2 |
2/10/1987 | Explains that currently enrolled students must take a writing competency examination. | |
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Writing competency exam will be eliminated Moore--Lisa E. (Class of 1988) Northern Iowan 83:34, p.1 |
2/3/1987 | New general education program should eliminate need for exam. | |
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Whim Brockway--Michael Northern Iowan 83:20, p.2 |
11/4/1986 | Talks about the Writing Competency Exam. | |
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Senate approves writing proposal Eller--Donnelle Louise (Class of 1986) Northern Iowan 82:51, p.1 |
4/18/1986 | Faculty Senate hopes to replace the writing competency exam with a full semester writing course. | |
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The writing competency exam: on its way out? Skinner--Gwynne Northern Iowan 82:9, p.1 |
10/1/1985 | Faculty Senate establishes committee to make recommendations regarding the future of the exam. | |
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Viewpoint Beurskens--Pete Northern Iowan 81:61, p.2 |
7/19/1985 | Lengthy look at problems with Writing Competency Exam; believes more personal attention is necessary. | |
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Writing exam clamor persists Fuerste--Robert Northern Iowan 81:55, p.4 |
5/3/1985 | Believes that judgements can be made on the quality of writing from the results of the Writing Competency Exam, but that the judgements leave room for error. | |
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Sees no reason to follow advice Townsend--Dennis L. Northern Iowan 81:50, p.3 |
4/16/1985 | Disagrees with Ann Helling's support of the Writing Competency Exam. | |
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Immaculate Perception Cashman--Teresa K. (Class of 1986) Northern Iowan 81:49, p.2 |
4/12/1985 | Discusses Writing Competency Exam and UNISA's actions. | |
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Suggestions offered to pass exam Hoing--Dave (Class of 1979; Library Staff) Northern Iowan 81:49, p.2 |
4/12/1985 | Ann Helling supports WCE, while Dave Hoing disagrees with it. | |
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Most salient point: 'fact that exam is necessary at all' (sic) Roberts--James P. Northern Iowan 81:48, p.2 |
4/9/1985 | Expresses agreement with Dennis Townsend's letter on the Writing Competency Exam. | |
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Exam is 'incompetent' Townsend--Dennis L. Northern Iowan 81:47, p.3 |
4/5/1985 | Sympathizes with students who cheated on Writing Competency Exam. | |
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Students plagiarize exam Northern Iowan 81:45, p.10 |
3/29/1985 | Evelyn Wood announces that six students plagiarized the Writing Competency Exam. | |
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Writing comp. help session Northern Iowan 81:15, p.5 |
10/26/1984 | Information about a help session for students taking the writing competency exam. | |
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Untitled Wood--Evelyn S. (English Faculty) Northern Iowan 81:8, p.2 |
9/28/1984 | Evelyn Wood urges caution about disregarding Writing Competency Exam; it may go away eventually, but not soon. | |
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Writing comp on way out Eslinger--Brian Northern Iowan 81:5, p.3 |
9/18/1984 | Will use a mechanics screening test and plan to introduce a composition class. | |
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Tutors offer writing advice Williams--Angie Northern Iowan 80:23, p.5 |
11/18/1983 | Students trained especially to assist those with writing problems. | |
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Letters inform wrong students Johnson--Scott Robert (Class of 1985) Northern Iowan 79:30, p.5 |
1/28/1983 | Students receive wrong letters relating to writing competency exam. | |
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Writing competency exam required for graduation Olson--Dan Northern Iowan 79:22, p.3 |
11/19/1982 | Evelyn Wood talks about the history of the exam; offers tips for doing well. | |
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Writing Competency Exam to be given on Monday Thompson--Pam Northern Iowan 79:18, p.3 |
11/5/1982 | Evelyn Wood talks about the purposes of the program and its results. | |
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Fee charge clarified Mull--Ginner Northern Iowan 78:54, p.2 |
5/4/1982 | Student explains why a fee is required for non-enrolled students to take the writing competency exam. | |
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A guide to help prepare for Writing Comp Exam Northern Iowan 78:2, p.13 |
9/1/1981 | History, description, and procedures for taking the exam. | |
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UNI leads writing exam field; researches study test results UNI Century 9:3, p.6 |
6/1/1981 | English faculty carefully analyze results of exams; photo. | |
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Writing competency examination Northern Iowan 77:2, p.9 |
9/5/1980 | Detailed tips on the writing competency examination. | |
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What's up Northern Iowan 76:50, p.4 |
4/18/1980 | Meetings and activities. | |
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Writing competency examination Northern Iowan 76:49, p.4 |
4/15/1980 | Monday April 21. | |
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What's up Northern Iowan 76:48, p.11 |
4/11/1980 | Meetings and activities. | |
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Writing competency examination Northern Iowan 76:48, p.11 |
4/11/1980 | April 21 in the Education Center. | |
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Exam prompts additional writing Haner--Tammi Lyn (Class of 1985) Northern Iowan 76:44, p.4 |
3/18/1980 | Barbara Lounsberry talks about the Writing Competency Exam and more generally about writing in the curriculum. | |
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Writing exam exemption sought Armstrong--Kathryn R. (Class of 1982) Northern Iowan 76:35, p.1 |
2/15/1980 | High marks on ACT tests and high school grade point averages could allow students to be exempt from the exam. | |
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Writing exam Northern Iowan 76:34, p.5 |
2/12/1980 | Student writing competency has increased since the writing competency exam became a requirement. | |
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What's up Northern Iowan 76:33, p.9 |
2/8/1980 | Meetings and activities. | |
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What's up Northern Iowan 76:32, p.7 |
2/5/1980 | Meetings and activities. | |
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What's up Northern Iowan 76:21, p.3 |
11/20/1979 | Meetings and activities; NORML. | |
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What you gotta know: writeing compituncy Shike--Barb Northern Iowan 76:8, p.4 |
9/28/1979 | The university decided, beginning September 1978, that all freshmen will take the Writing Competency Examination. | |
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What's up Northern Iowan 76:6, p.7 |
9/21/1979 | Meetings and activities; backgammon tournament; French speakers. | |
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What's up Northern Iowan 76:5, p.4 |
9/18/1979 | Meetings and activities; bagel sale; TEFL Linguistics; backgammon tournament. | |
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What's up Northern Iowan 76:4, p.5 |
9/14/1979 | Meetings and activities; French speakers. | |
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Do UNI students know their A-B-Cs and 1-2-3s? Alumnus 64:2, p.12 |
5/1/1979 | Writing Competency Exam now being administered; math exam under consideration. |
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