Successful completion of the Writing Readiness Review process satisfies the ELWR requirement , allowing students to choose an accelerated course of study in writing by enrolling directly in WRI The Writing Readiness Review is a tool that helps you understand what class will be the best first writing course for you: Writing 1 or Writing The WRR will also help you understand what types of reading and writing you will do in your first-year writing courses.
During the Writing Readiness Review process, you will be invited to 1 engage with course materials readings and assignments from UC Merced's writing courses, 2 answer questions based on your experiences and confidence with reading and writing, and 3 upload or compose a piece of your own writing that you feel best represents your work.
To access the Writing Readiness Review , incoming students should check their official UC Merced emails for the placement link. Not sure how to access your official UC Merced email? Click here to learn more about how to use your student portal. Your UC Merced email ends in " ucmerced. Expect to dedicate hours for the Writing Readiness Review , though you may need more time This survey has no maximum time limit as long as the survey is fully completed by the May 31st deadline.
Your official UC Merced email ends in " ucmerced. You will also need your student ID number. You can access the WRR anywhere you have internet access. Again, we strongly recommend using a computer to take the Review. The Writing Readiness Review is not an exam, so there is no need to study. During the survey, you will reflect on your past experiences with writing, engage with supplemental class materials, and answer open-ended and multiple-choice questions.
You will also be asked to select a piece of past writing or compose a new one for submission. We strongly recommend students use a computer to take the Writing Readiness Review.
