College writing

Writing is a Process

• Follow these tips: Understand the assignment Follow directions Length Audience Purpose

• Portfolios are a collection of your writing throughout the semester

• Make sure you know what the professor is evaluating

Student Scenarios

René is barely passing her literature class. She has not done well on the tests or the writing assignments, so she has asked someone to help her write her final analysis paper. A friend of René’s mother has offered to help her write the paper, and when she meets the friend, René finds that the friend wants to come up with ideas for the paper, arrange the details, and make changes to most of the sentences. The result is that René’s paper is an A paper, something that she has not been able to achieve all semester. What do you think of the help that René has received?

Wanda is a good writer and does well in her classes. Two students ask her if she will tutor them for their writing class. If Wanda accepts, what should she do to ensure she doesn’t give them too much help?

Bruno has to give a speech in his political science class. He has passed out before when he had to give a speech, and he is afraid his anxiety will keep him from doing well. He is considering skipping the day he is assigned to give the speech. What should he do?