ENG 100 Registration - Summer Session 2008

SUMMER SESSION ENGLISH 100: OPTIONS

A. TEST SCORES (SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or Manoa Writing Placement Exam)

To have clearance to register for a Summer Session section of ENG 100, STAR must show either:

(a) "Manoa Writing Placement Exam" score of 3,

OR

(b) new: "Manoa English FW Placement" score of 100 (ENG 100 placement based on standardized test scores).

Students can check scores by

- Logging in to STAR.

- Clicking on the Transcripts tab, then looking under “General Tests.”

If neither score is listed, students must submit proof of SAT, ACT, or COMPASS scores to the Manoa Writing Program (unofficial copies accepted).

Students with the appropriate test scores who get a "prereq" error when registering should email mwp@hawaii.edu (include name and UH Number).

B. WRITING SAMPLE and PERSONAL INFORMATION

Students without test scores may submit a writing sample for possible ENG 100 placement.

Students may either (a) submit a writing sample produced previously or (b) complete the writing assignment "Education Without Values Can't Happen."

All writing samples should be 2-4 pages long (typed, double spaced). A 2-4 page excerpt from a longer piece of writing is also acceptable. Writing samples will be evaluated on the following:

establishes and maintains a clear, relevant purpose

is effectively organized

contains well-chosen, sufficiently detailed examples

demonstrates persuasive reasoning

uses language appropriately and effectively

follows acceptable practices in spelling, punctuation, and grammar

Writing samples and personal information form should be faxed, mailed, emailed, or delivered to the Manoa Writing Program:

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Manoa Writing Progarm

2545 McCarthy Mall, Bilger 104

Honolulu, HI 96822

fax: 808-956-9170

email: mwp@hawaii.edu

Submissions may take up to a week to process. They will be processed only until all summer sections of English 100 are filled, with results provided on a “first come, first serve” basis.

updated April 03, 2008

Mānoa Writing Program · 2545 McCarthy Mall, Bilger Hall 104 · Honolulu, HI 96822 · (808) 956-6660 · mwp@hawaii.edu

© 1997-2007 Mānoa Writing Program, University of Hawai'i

		SUMMER SESSION ENGLISH 100: OPTIONS A. TEST SCORES (SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or Manoa Writing Placement Exam) To have clearance to register for a Summer Session section of ENG 100, STAR must show either: (a) "Manoa Writing Placement Exam" score of 3, OR (b) new: "Manoa English FW Placement" score of 100 (ENG 100 placement based on standardized test scores). Students can check scores by - Logging in to STAR. - Clicking on the Transcripts tab, then looking under “General Tests.” If neither score is listed, students must submit proof of SAT, ACT, or COMPASS scores to the Manoa Writing Program (unofficial copies accepted). Students with the appropriate test scores who get a "prereq" error when registering should email mwp@hawaii.edu (include name and UH Number). B. WRITING SAMPLE and PERSONAL INFORMATION Students without test scores may submit a writing sample for possible ENG 100 placement. Students may either (a) submit a writing sample produced previously or (b) complete the writing assignment "Education Without Values Can't Happen." All writing samples should be 2-4 pages long (typed, double spaced). A 2-4 page excerpt from a longer piece of writing is also acceptable. Writing samples will be evaluated on the following: establishes and maintains a clear, relevant purpose is effectively organized contains well-chosen, sufficiently detailed examples demonstrates persuasive reasoning uses language appropriately and effectively follows acceptable practices in spelling, punctuation, and grammar Writing samples and personal information form should be faxed, mailed, emailed, or delivered to the Manoa Writing Program: University of Hawaii at Manoa Manoa Writing Progarm 2545 McCarthy Mall, Bilger 104 Honolulu, HI 96822 fax: 808-956-9170 email: mwp@hawaii.edu Submissions may take up to a week to process. They will be processed only until all summer sections of English 100 are filled, with results provided on a “first come, first serve” basis.
		updated April 03, 2008
Mānoa Writing Program · 2545 McCarthy Mall, Bilger Hall 104 · Honolulu, HI 96822 · (808) 956-6660 · mwp@hawaii.edu
© 1997-2007 Mānoa Writing Program, University of Hawai'i