Writing Program | College Writing

The Student Learning Center Writing Program and the College Writing Program have developed a collaborative model for supporting students in College Writing R1A. This model of education maximizes and enhances the complementary roles of the writing tutor and instructor, providing a forum for dialogue, reflection, and new practice.

In the implementation of this collaborative approach, SLC Writing Program Tutors meet with CW R1A students individually and in small groups to provide them with support as they further the development of their critical reading and academic writing skills. In addition, SLC Writing Program Tutors attend CW R1A class sessions and meet with CW R1A Instructors on a regular basis throughout the semester to discuss the goals and objectives of the class, class assignments, and student success.

We find that this collaborative model of providing student support promotes the development of an academic community that benefits instructors, tutors, and CW R1A students alike.

For more information about the College Writing Program, please click here.

If you are interested in receiving Individual Tutoring for your College Writing class, please click here.

All students enrolled in College Writing classes are eligible to request Individual Tutoring, whether or not their class is part of the Collaborative Model.

The Student Learning Center College Writing Portfolio Revision Workshop Series Has Begun!

Please bring a paper you’re currently working on! Workshops will be held from 5:00-6:30 PM at the Cesar Chavez Student Center (SLC).

Monday, November 19 - Portfolio Introduction - Room 160 Chavez
Unsure about what goes into a portfolio introduction? Brainstorm strategies for writing and structuring an effective introduction that shows the reader your development as a writer. Workshop facilitated by John Herbstritt and Valine Moreno.

Monday, November 26 - Using Quotes / Analyzing Evidence - Room 160 Chavez
Revising your essay? Not sure if you’re doing enough analysis? Learn methods for effectively selecting, introducing, incorporating, and analyzing (not summarizing!) quotes in papers. Discover and practice new ways to tackle quotes to prove your main argument. Workshop facilitated by Antoinnae Comeaux and Jenna Pritsos.

Wednesday, November 28 - "So What?" - Room 145 Chavez
Trying to figure out how to address the “so what”/significance aspect of your argument? Discuss and practice ways to turn observations into a compelling thesis. Workshop facilitated by Tala Khanmalek and Valine Moreno.

Thursday, November 29 - Structural Revision - Room 151 Chavez
Trying to reorganize your paper? Practice effective ways to refine, develop, build, and logically organize your argument to make your argument more convincing and understandable to your reader. Workshop facilitated by Jennifer Nishizaki and Hilary Winkelman.

Monday, December 3 - Paragraph-Level Revision - Room 160 Chavez
Looking for ways to strengthen individual paragraphs? Review strategies for creating, proving, and developing solid arguments at the paragraph-level. Also review strategies for transitioning between paragraphs. Workshop facilitated by Melissa Chun and Antoinnae Comeaux.

Wednesday, December 5 - Intros & Conclusions - Room 145 Chavez
Unsure how to develop your intros & conclusions? Learn different approaches and how to use them effectively in papers. Workshop facilitated by Stephanie Cho and Ruben Garibaldo.

Thursday, December 6 - Revising the Portfolio Introduction - Room 151 Chavez
Ready to revise your portfolio introduction? Discuss strategies for making sure your intro has a main message, engages in self-analysis and reflection, and effectively proves
your main point. Workshop facilitated by Jenna Pritsos and Hilary Winkelman.