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| CUNY Skills Assessment |
| WRITING SAMPLE |
| The Writing Sample is a direct assessment of students' writing skills.
Students are presented a choice of two questions. The questions will
include information about a decision that must be made by a group of
people. The group must decide between two alternatives. The writer is
asked to advise the group on the best choice and explain why the group
should agree with the writer's position. In addition, the questions will
specify the basis upon which the decision must be made. Essays are judged
on the ability to address the question chosen, to develop and organize
ideas, and to use correct English sentence structure, punctuation and
grammar. The time allotted for this test is sixty minutes. Dictionaries
are
not allowed. |
| For strategies in taking the Writing test, see the CUNY Skills Assessment booklet. |
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An
example of a CUNY/ACT Writing Sample Assignment |
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| BMCC's Continuing Education department offers FREE
workshops to help you prepare. Call 212.346.8410 to register. Find
out more |
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| You should also make use of online resources available at the CUNY Testing site . |
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