Looking at the web sites of English departments, writing centers, and other CUNY web sites, I noticed that they have not updated their information about the new CUNY ACT Writing Exam yet (as of today). All these CUNY English departments and writing centers still have the old ACT Writing information on their web sites.
For an updated and good practice exercise for the new ACT Writing Exam, go to - http://cunyenglish.blogspot.com/2010/09/new-cuny-act-writing-exam-practice-1.html
I am writing this to caution you, so you won't be detrimentally reviewing out-of-date ACT Writing information now that the test has changed. If you are looking at information that describes the ACT Writing Exam with the following out-of-date information, discontinue reading information from that site.
Out-of-Date CUNY ACT Writing Exam (No Longer True)
- A 60-minute test requiring you to write a letter (starting with "Dear ...." usually addressing some elected official or community leader)
- The writing prompt has two proposals from which you have to choose one and support your position in your letter
Again, if you come across websites (including CUNY websites) that still describe the ACT Writing with such outdated information, leave that site. They haven't updated their information yet.
The new CUNY ACT Writing no longer requires you to choose from one of two proposals. Instead, it provides a short reading and you have to write in response to the reading. For more information, go to:
http://cunyenglish.blogspot.com/2010/09/new-cuny-act-writing-exam-practice-1.html
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Thursday, September 2, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
New CUNY ACT Writing (CATW) Practice Exercise 1
The CATW (CUNY Assessment Test In Writing) has been in place since the Fall Semester 2010 (replacing the old CUNY ACT Writing Exam). The main focus of the new CATW is writing an essay in response to a short reading. You have 90 minutes to read the passage and write the essay. You may find some CATW practice exams and additional information at:
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Keywords: CUNY CATW Exam, Kingsborough, Hunter, Baruch, CCNY, Queensborough, Brooklyn College, BMCC, writing, revising, paragraph
Friday, August 13, 2010
New Bacteria Resistant to Most Antibiotics
Superbug! A new type of bacteria resistant to almost all antibiotics has been discovered in the recent months. Health agencies around the world are concerned and keeping a close eye. Don't be over alarmed, but learn what you can do to protect yourselves and families. Go to: http://spirfit.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-bacteria-resistant-to-most.html
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Shu Chan 陳樹中 Terence Chan LIU
Terence Chan LIU Long Island University
Copyright: © 2010. This document is the sole property of Amadeo Constanzo. You may use this article for free on your web site, blog, or other publication if and only if you include this entire copyright notice including the following links and statement. Other free teachings from Amadeo Constanzo can be found at SpirFit.com and SpirFit.org
Shu Chan 陳樹中 Terence Chan LIU
Terence Chan LIU Long Island University
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Your Health Insurance
A few months ago, I wrote an article summarizing the health reform bills that President Obama signed, including key points that may affect you. I forgot to share it here. Here it is - http://www.baycurrents.net/key-features/item/217-what-the-new-health-reform-means-to-you
Not all the changes from the bill will take place immediately.... Some have taken place already such as your insurance company’s requirement to allow you to include your son/daughter (upto age 26) in your insurance plan. Other changes will take place later.
Copyright: © 2010. This document is the sole property of Amadeo Constanzo. You may use this article for free on your web site, blog, or other publication if and only if you include this entire copyright notice including the following links and statement. Other free teachings from Amadeo Constanzo can be found at SpirFit.com and SpirFit.org
Shu Chan 陳樹中 Terence Chan LIU
Terence Chan LIU Long Island University
Not all the changes from the bill will take place immediately.... Some have taken place already such as your insurance company’s requirement to allow you to include your son/daughter (upto age 26) in your insurance plan. Other changes will take place later.
Copyright: © 2010. This document is the sole property of Amadeo Constanzo. You may use this article for free on your web site, blog, or other publication if and only if you include this entire copyright notice including the following links and statement. Other free teachings from Amadeo Constanzo can be found at SpirFit.com and SpirFit.org
Shu Chan 陳樹中 Terence Chan LIU
Terence Chan LIU Long Island University
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
CUNY ACT Exam Will Change in Fall 2010
The CUNY ACT Exam format will change in Fall 2010. I will be posting information about the new CUNY ACT. Keep checking back here on my blog.
Shu Chan 陳樹中 Terence Chan LIU
Terence Chan LIU Long Island University
Shu Chan 陳樹中 Terence Chan LIU
Terence Chan LIU Long Island University
Friday, July 9, 2010
Brain Function & Cheapest Way to Join Gym
Did you know that certain types of exercises improve your brain function?
If you are going to join a gym to start exercising, here are some tips about how to join a commercial gym at the lowest prices, go to:
http://spirfit.blogspot.com/2010/07/cheapest-months-to-join-gym.html
If you are going to join a gym to start exercising, here are some tips about how to join a commercial gym at the lowest prices, go to:
http://spirfit.blogspot.com/2010/07/cheapest-months-to-join-gym.html
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
CUNY Does Get SOME Things Right
In the past, I've written about the problems in CUNY and how they generally do not have their priorities straight. I now want to clarify that there are some departments, directors, professors, adjuncts, and employees deserving commendation.
The first department I like to commend is the Writing Center where I work. Professor Hope Parisi is the Academic Director here and anyone who has worked for her or with her will agree with me in praising her leadership abilities in the Writing Center and teaching skills in the classroom. However, Hope is and has been only an Associate Professor for the last five years that I've been here (as far as I know.) I believe she should be promoted to a Full Professor. She is truly exceptional. As I've mentioned in a previous entry, the execs up there need to learn to get it right and promote the right people, and stop promoting the wrong people. Hope Parisi is more than competent and she should absolutely be promoted to a full professorship.
In addition to the Academic Director, there is also an Administrative Director in the Writing Center. He is Devon Nixon and is very efficient in running the administrative side of the Writing Center. Devon is highly intelligent and technologically savvy. Although he is relatively young with less experience than most directors, I believe he is doing well for someone of his age and I believe he will continue to improve in his leadership. I believe someone up there got it right in hiring Devon as the administrative director. However, I must disclose the fact that I am a friend of Devon, even before he became Administrative Director. Regardless, I believe my analysis of his performance is objective and accurate.
Copyright: © 2010. This document is the sole property of Amadeo Constanzo. You may use this article for free on your web site, blog, or other publication if and only if you include this entire copyright notice including the following links and statement. Other free teachings from Amadeo Constanzo can be found at SpirFit.com and SpirFit.org
Shu Chan 陳樹中 Terence Chan LIU
Terence Chan LIU Long Island University
The first department I like to commend is the Writing Center where I work. Professor Hope Parisi is the Academic Director here and anyone who has worked for her or with her will agree with me in praising her leadership abilities in the Writing Center and teaching skills in the classroom. However, Hope is and has been only an Associate Professor for the last five years that I've been here (as far as I know.) I believe she should be promoted to a Full Professor. She is truly exceptional. As I've mentioned in a previous entry, the execs up there need to learn to get it right and promote the right people, and stop promoting the wrong people. Hope Parisi is more than competent and she should absolutely be promoted to a full professorship.
In addition to the Academic Director, there is also an Administrative Director in the Writing Center. He is Devon Nixon and is very efficient in running the administrative side of the Writing Center. Devon is highly intelligent and technologically savvy. Although he is relatively young with less experience than most directors, I believe he is doing well for someone of his age and I believe he will continue to improve in his leadership. I believe someone up there got it right in hiring Devon as the administrative director. However, I must disclose the fact that I am a friend of Devon, even before he became Administrative Director. Regardless, I believe my analysis of his performance is objective and accurate.
Copyright: © 2010. This document is the sole property of Amadeo Constanzo. You may use this article for free on your web site, blog, or other publication if and only if you include this entire copyright notice including the following links and statement. Other free teachings from Amadeo Constanzo can be found at SpirFit.com and SpirFit.org
Shu Chan 陳樹中 Terence Chan LIU
Terence Chan LIU Long Island University
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