INSTRUCTIONS FOR WRITING THE COMPOSITION PLACEMENT CHALLENGE AND RE-EVALUATION ESSAY

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Not all students need to write the placement essay, so before you begin please review the detailed information about CSU's Composition Placement Procedures at http://composition.colostate.edu/students/placement.

After you have reviewed the website above and have determined you will write the Composition Placement Challenge and Re-Evaluation Essay, please read the following information carefully to ensure you don't miss any vital steps.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Access to the essay is available via Canvas (CSU's online learning management system). To request access please email. composition@colostate.edu.

This is a timed essay. You will have 90 minutes to read the prompt and write your essay. Your time will begin after you review the instructions, download the proctoring browser (Respondus LockDown), and complete a practice quiz to ensure your computer is compatible with all testing systems.Be sure to check your time closely to ensure you submit your essay within the allotted window.

Writing this essay costs money. There is a $22.00 charge for processing and rating your essay, which will be billed to your CSU student account.

No internet research is allowed while writing your Composition Placement Essay. This includes using your computer or smartphone to look up information or browse websites. Our proctoring company will flag your essay if you browse websites or use your smartphone or other device while writing the essay.

If you have technical problems, please email composition@colostate.edu.

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STEPS TO WRITE THE ESSAY

Step 1: Ensure that you have the required equipment and materials to write the proctored online Composition Placement Essay:

• A computer with a web camera and a microphone.
• An internet connection of at least 2MB upload and download. Most people have internet connections faster than this, but if you're unsure of your internet speed you can visit this website to check: http://www.speedtest.net/
• A picture ID. (Driver's License, Government-Issued ID, Passport, or CSU Student ID).
• Access to the essay is provided by request. If you want to complete the essay, please email composition@colostate.edu to request access via Canvas (and allow 2 business days for a response).

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INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

We are happy to make accommodations for students with learning disabilities, should they be needed. Students with learning disabilities who need accommodations should contact the Student Disability Center at (970) 491-6385 or email sdctest@colostate.edu

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RESULTS OF THE COMPOSITION PLACEMENT ESSAY

Please see this website to learn when and how you'll be able to access the results of your essay.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions about the Composition Placement processes or the essay, please email composition@colostate.edu