These deficiencies indicate that the student could benefit from DSPW0800 Developmental Writing. A challenge test is given on the first day of class. This writing sample is given in a regular classroom setting in which the student has 50 minutes to prepare and write another writing sample. The challenge writing samples are graded on the six-point holistic writing scale. Writing including spelling, punctuation, parts of speech, and sentence structure.
Instruction is offered in basic skills and the writing of paragraphs and short essays.
The process of writing, including vocabulary and diction, organization, style, revision, and audience. Emphasis will be placed upon generating paragraphs and essays, and the process of literary analysis.