English 102 F17 NAME:____________________________

· Did you complete English 101 with a grade of 2.0 or higher? _____ yes/no

· At what school did you take English 101?__________________

· How long ago? ________________

Please rate your writing skills in general by circling the most appropriate words:

I am . . . a strong writer an average writer a below-average writer

Have you written a college research paper? _________ (yes / no)

How familiar are you with using MLA documentation guidelines?

Very familiar Somewhat familiar What’s MLA?

How familiar are you with using APA documentation guidelines?

Very familiar Somewhat familiar What’s APA?

Do you have dependable Internet access at home or off-campus?

Yes No

Please answer the following:

Regarding an essay, what’s a thesis?

Regarding an essay, what’s a thesis sentence? What’s its role in an essay?

What’s a topic sentence? What’s its role in an essay?

You may use the back of this page for these:

What would you consider to be your biggest strength in terms of writing?

In what areas of writing do you think you need improvement?