The document outlines exam objectives focused on writing formal, college-level essays using prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing techniques. It emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between and applying various patterns of development effectively for specific audiences and purposes. Additionally, it covers how to structure paragraphs with topic sentences, supporting details, and adherence to standard written American English conventions.

1. Exam objectives:
• Use prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing to write
• formal, college-level essays
• Distinguish between different patterns of development
• Apply an appropriate pattern of development to a specific •
purpose and audience
• Develop paragraphs using topic sentences, adequate detail,
supporting evidence, and transitions
• Apply the conventions of standard written American English
to produce correct, well-written essays
5.1 Recognize nine patterns of development An Introduction to
the Patterns of Development