Students who need help with the WPE can go to the OWL for help. They can go to the "Resources for Writers" page and click on "Writing Proficiency Exam WPE" and find a list of helpful links and information. Note below that one of the links is "WPE Practice Prompts." You might receive drafts in response to these prompts, so you can go to the OWL to read the prompts. Become familiar with the information below to help you respond to WPE practice drafts or to no-pass drafts.

The Links on the OWL "Resources for Writers" WPE page are these:

How the WPE Is Scored: What is Holistic Scoring?

Didn't Pass? Need Help?--WPE Feedback Guide

Cherie Murray's Tips for Taking the WPE

WPE Practice Prompts

WPE Practice PromptsAcademic Advising's WPE Information Links :

At this site you will find:

WPE Examination Schedule
A Student-Written Guide to the WPE which includes:
What Is the WPE?
How Are the Tests Scored?
Reader's Scoring Guide
Sample Score Sheet
Pre-Test Preparation
Taking the Test--Tips
Check List
Where to Get Help
Rumors
Other Information at the Academic Advising site:
Writing Intensive Course List
WPE Workshop, Tips for Students
FAQ, General Information
Debunking the Myths, Campus Lore
Brainstorming Tips
Why Eastern Has the WPE
Constructing the Essay