Author: Amy Liao

A comprehensive introduction to college-level reading, writing, and rhetoric, emphasizing metacognitive strategies and critical reading skills. It includes sections on MLA formatting and explores multiple intelligences.

Aimed at dual enrollment students, this guide offers students necessary concepts and practice to learn all the elements needed for successful first-year writing and sets the stage for future writing success in college. It covers topics such as reading in writing class, thinking and analyzing rhetorically, writing processes, structuring, revising, multimodal reading, visual rhetoric, research …

Rhetoric Matters: A Guide to Success in the First Year Writing Class (Falk et al.,) (CC BY-NC-SA)Read More »

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.

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 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.