In addition to the resources and workshops already offered at Mason, the Writing Center is now offering VCLA-specific writing preparation.
The VCLA is comprised of multiple-choice questions, as well as summary and composition writing. In an effort to increase scores and provide practice for the VCLA writing components, the Writing Center now offers two workshops to address each writing subtest:
- A summary workshop
- A composition workshop
Summary Workshop
Wednesday, July 12
5:30 – 6:45 pm
In this workshop, students will learn strategies for completing the VCLA Writing Summary assignment. Participants will analyze the summary prompt and sample responses, identify features of successful responses, learn strategies for composing the summary, and practice some of these strategies.
Composition Workshop
Wednesday, July 26
5:30 – 6:45 pm
In this workshop, students will learn strategies for completing the VCLA Writing Composition assignment. Participants will analyze the composition prompt and sample responses, identify features of successful responses, learn strategies for composing the composition, and practice some of these strategies.