English Writing Skills:
The faculty of The University of Montana-Missoula requires that all
graduates of the University possess the ability to write with clarity of
thought and precision of language. Specifically, a graduate's writing will:
-Communicate a unified message supported by evidence, examples or arguments;
-Develop ideas thoroughly and logically with clear connections among them;
-Have a purposeful organizational plan that befits the message;
-Respond appropriately and effectively to new or given information;
-Use language that is clear and precise;
- Possess a voice that is consistent and appropriate to the audience and
purpose;
-Use correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
To ensure that all graduates have acquired the writing skills outlined above, students should satisfy the following requirements in this order:
1. English (ENEX 101 or its equivalent);
2. One approved writing course;
3. The Writing Proficiency Assessment (WPA), to be taken
between 45-970 credits;
4. The upper-division writing course(s) required by
the major.
ENEX 101. All students must complete successfully with a grade of C (2.00 quality points) or
better English
(ENEX) 101 unless exempted.
Students may be exempted from ENEX 101 by transferring credit verified as
an equivalent of ENEX 101 or by
score on The University of Montana-Missoula placement exam. Except for those
who transfer an equivalent course, students must take the placement exam. On
the basis of this exam, students will be placed in either ENEX 100 or ENEX 101;
or will be exempted from ENEX 101.