Graduate Writing Exam

Computer Science 
Graduate Writing Examination
Fall Semester: Contact Department Office for Exam Information
Spring Semester: Contact Department Office  for Exam Information

Purpose
The Graduate Writing Examination (GWE) is designed to determine whether those taking the exam can demonstrate writing competency sufficient to prepare appropriate documents for graduate level courses and to complete their respective degree requirements.

Evaluation
The examination consists of three questions or topics. Your responses to these will be evaluated to determine your ability to organize and present data in clear and acceptable written English text. Evaluation of your writing will focus on two aspects: 1) the structure of the presentation (Does it have a beginning, a middle, and an end, in other words: an introduction, body and conclusion/summary? Do the points presented in the body follow what would be expected from the introduction? Are they also reflected in the conclusion/summary?), and 2) the mechanics of your writing (grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax). Participants will either "PASS" or "FAIL" the Graduate Writing Examination. Patterns of errors are of greater significance than an occasional error.

Your results will be emailed to you when they are available.

Control
Only those students who have registered with their respective Graduate Advisors and have paid the GWE fee will be permitted in the test facility. Students who enter the test facility will be required to show the proctor: photographic proof of identification (e.g., a CSUC student ID card with photo, or a valid California Driver's License, and your GWE registration receipt.

Registration
To register for the GWE, print this GWE Registration Form (pdf), fill it out and take it to Student Financial Services, in the Student Services Center, room 230,l to pay the $20 fee. Bring the receipt to OCNL 215 to sign up.

Miscellaneous
Dictionaries may be referred to during the examination period.
NO REFUNDS FOR MISSED EXAM!
NO LATE ADMISSION, NO EXCEPTIONS!