This OER has a focus on dual enrollment students. This resource introduces students to various rhetorical modes essential for academic writing, including narration, illustration, comparison, and cause and effect. It provides detailed assignment sheets and student worksheets for each major writing project, facilitating practical application of the concepts discussed. Includes professional and student essay examples.
Author: Amy Liao
You, Writing! A Guide to College Composition – LibreTexts (CC BY-NC-SA)This textbook emphasizes writing as a process, encouraging students to discover and refine their individual writing methods. It covers topics such as audience analysis, topic selection, thesis development, organization, drafting, revising, editing, proofreading, and research.
Writing Unleashed – LibreTexts (CC BY-NC-SA) This concise guide emphasizes a fun and engaging approach to writing. It incorporates voices from teachers and students, covering topics like content development, structure, genres, and the writing process, aiming to make writing enjoyable and accessible.
This text supports diverse learners with a scaffolded approach to reading, writing, and college success, tailored to developmental and English Language Learners. It includes expanded content on the writing process, teacher resources, and materials for varied learning styles.
Writing In College: From Competence to Excellence (Guptill, 2016) – LibreTexts (CC BY-NC-SA)Written with a lively voice and student comments, this textbook guides students transitioning to college-level writing, moving beyond the five-paragraph essay to more advanced text engagement. It offers practical advice on critical thinking, thesis development, and understanding professors’ expectations
This textbook offers a comprehensive guide for first-year writing students, featuring lessons, examples, exercises, and definitions tailored to various reading and writing scenarios encountered in academic settings. Its modular design allows instructors to select sections that complement their teaching approaches, making it a versatile resource for enhancing students’ writing skills.
Monday, June 12, 2023 from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Watch the “ZTC Conversation – Mapping and Planning” recording Access the “ZTC Conversation – Mapping and Planning” presentation slides The upcoming deadline for submitting a workplan for the spending of the $180,000 “ZTC Implementation Grant” funds allotted to all degree-granting California community colleges has resulted …
This interactive textbook introduces students to academic writing and research. It integrates videos, diagrams, and linked modules to support a flipped classroom model, enhancing engagement and understanding.
This guide aims to alleviate writing anxiety by offering straightforward advice and techniques. It emphasizes building confidence and developing a positive writing mindset.
This handbook offers practical guidance on writing, focusing on clarity, coherence, and style. It provides strategies for effective composition.