Basics of Writing Exam
A passing score of 70% on the Basics of Writing (BOW) Exam is a prerequisite for enrolling
in JOUR 2310: News Writing. The passing score must be achieved and reported to the
College of Media & Communication Advising Office before a student registers for JOUR
2310. Download the Basics of Writing Study Guide.
BOW Exam Online
Please note that the Basics of Writing Exam will be available in an online modality. Those wishing to take the exam online should continue to register at https://ccrlabscheduling.as.me/BOWExam.
To take the exam, you will need to log in to BlackBoard remotely at the date and time selected when scheduling your appointment. You will be given 2 hours to take the exam before responses are automatically submitted.
All passing scores will be entered the following business day.
In addition, students may continue to request to take the exam in person. Please contact
Dr. Glenn Cummins (glenn.cummins@ttu.edu) for additional assistance.
BOW available online through Blackboard
The BOW Exam will be administered through Blackboard, students may take the exam anytime between 9am and 11:59pm on the day they've registered. To take the exam, just follow these three steps.
- To sign up for the exam, visit the scheduling site at: https://ccrlabscheduling.as.me/BOWExam
- Select an exam date, then provide your information. Confirm your appointment and prepared to complete the exam on your scheduled date. All appointment times state 9AM, but this is only when the exam becomes available to you. You're able to complete the exam at any time on your scheduled date.
- Log into your Blackboard account on the day you've signed up for to complete the exam. Scores are not entered automatically, so if you take your exam outside of the date you've signed up for, please let Dr. Glenn Cummins (glenn.cummins@ttu.edu) know.
Students may attempt the BOW Exam once per business week. There is no fee to take
the exam.
Questions?
For questions about the exam, contact Department of Journalism & Creative Media Industries Interim Chair Glenn Cummins at Glenn.Cummins@ttu.edu.
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