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Is the availability period for a registered TECEP 1 month or 3 months?
Does anyone have suggestions on how to prepare for the TECEP English Composition I? The content guide mentions use of Harbrace Handbook, but does not supply much info in terms of sample questions or suggested preparation.
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laughter Wrote:Is the availability period for a registered TECEP 1 month or 3 months?
Does anyone have suggestions on how to prepare for the TECEP English Composition I? The content guide mentions use of Harbrace Handbook, but does not supply much info in terms of sample questions or suggested preparation.
I think most of the users of the site have or will take the CLEP instead since it is around the same price and grants six credits instead of three (credit for both ENC-101 & ENC-102 at TESC). To study you might try looking for resources for the CLEP including the CLEP study guide that shows both multiple-choice answers and has sample essays. Other than that, TESC has a nice list of free resources to consider as well (see page two of this: http://www.tesc.edu/degree-completion/do..._tecep.pdf).
On your other question, it should be three months as TESC assigns it a date just like a traditional course.
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Thanks for the link! I guess I've seen it somewhere before but forgotten all about it. :p I have not taken a CLEP before... would this ( http://www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloa...-guide.pdf) be the relevant CLEP study guide?
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08-13-2014, 02:44 AM
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My recommendations for ENC101 study are included in the post linked below. The handbook is a writing style and grammar guide. You can actually use any English 101 textbook for that but if you purchase the text get an older, CHEAPER version (noted below). You can take both the handbook and a dictionary with you to your testing center. I would also print out a copy of the test description to be sure your proctor is aware you can use both books as exam aids.
Just an FYI, both this exam and ENC102 have a reputation for being easily doable. If you are using PPC tuition plan I highly recommend both. Good luck!
http://www.degreeforum.net/general-educa...post172385
Also, https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/737/01/ and https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/1/
Recommended book(s). IMO, a good reference manual should be kept on the bookshelf.
The Writer's Harbrace Handbook, 4th Ed (2009). Cheryl Glenn.
ISBN-13: 978-1428230224
Amazon - currently $5 shipped for a like new used copy. Amazon.com: The Writer's Harbrace Handbook (9781428230224): Cheryl Glenn, Loretta Gray: Books
As an alternate. This is the basic writing text I use; I love it and always keep it handy!
A Writer's Reference with 2009 MLA and 2010 APA Updates, 6th Ed (2010). Diane Hacker.
ISBN-13: 978-0312664763
Amazon - currently $7 shipped for a VG used copy.
Amazon.com: A Writer's Reference with 2009 MLA and 2010 APA Updates (9780312664763): Diana Hacker: Books
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Thanks for the tips bricabrac! All TECEPs except for English Composition II can be taken via ProctorU, is that correct? I remember seeing that somewhere, but am unable to trace it on TESC's webpage.
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laughter Wrote:All TECEPs except for English Composition II can be taken via ProctorU, is that correct? I remember seeing that somewhere, but am unable to trace it on TESC's webpage.
You're welcome!
To you question on ProctorU, I have no idea; shoot the testing office a ticket through helpdesk.
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I thought I had read that one of the English TECEPs couldn't be taken on ProctorU, but I just checked the Proctor U portal and Engl 101 and 201 (tech writing) are listed as selections that you can take.
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defscarlett Wrote:I thought I had read that one of the English TECEPs couldn't be taken on ProctorU, but I just checked the Proctor U portal and Engl 101 and 201 (tech writing) are listed as selections that you can take.
I'm taking English Comp II TECEP in September and it has to be paper/pen format with an approved proctor. I called the local library and filled out TESC's electronic proctor approval form. TESC emailed me the next day with the acceptance of the proctor.
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laughter Wrote:Is the availability period for a registered TECEP 1 month or 3 months?
Does anyone have suggestions on how to prepare for the TECEP English Composition I? The content guide mentions use of Harbrace Handbook, but does not supply much info in terms of sample questions or suggested preparation.
Laughter, I took both the TECEP English Composition 1 and 2 exams. If you are still in need of a some kind of guide for the exam, send me a PM with your email.
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Saharapost Wrote:Laughter, I took both the TECEP English Composition 1 and 2 exams. If you are still in need of a some kind of guide for the exam, send me a PM with your email. Okay, will do. 
Hunter91 Wrote:I'm taking English Comp II TECEP in September and it has to be paper/pen format with an approved proctor. I called the local library and filled out TESC's electronic proctor approval form. TESC emailed me the next day with the acceptance of the proctor. Thanks for the info. I wonder if they're considering switching it to online, too...
defscarlett Wrote:I thought I had read that one of the English TECEPs couldn't be taken on ProctorU, but I just checked the Proctor U portal and Engl 101 and 201 (tech writing) are listed as selections that you can take. How do I access ProctorU's portal?
bricabrac Wrote:To you question on ProctorU, I have no idea; shoot the testing office a ticket through helpdesk. Okay, thank you!
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