Writing Assessments
You must successfully complete an in-class writing assignment (as evaluated by the CSU Writing Guidelines) in order to earn a C or higher in the course. You will have two chances to do so: near the midpoint in the semester and on the final exam.
The first assessment is designed to test your knowledge of new media as well as give you a sense of your writing level. The second assessment, written at the end of the semester, will count as part of your final examination score.
Assessment 1
The first assessment will be an academic essay, written in twenty four hours, on topics covered to that point in the semester. The essay topic is available on a separate page.
Please print format your essay according to MLA style, print it, and submit it to me at the beginning of class on the day listed on our schedule. There is no minimum word count, but the essay should demonstrate the following characteristics:
- a clear thesis that specifically addresses the topic;
- specific examples and details drawn from the texts;
- a definite pattern of organization, including an introduction, body, and conclusion.
Assessment 2
The second assessment will be a 120-minute writing exercise. See the Final Exam page for more information.