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 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 R1A Workshop Series

Workshop Your College Writing Papers
with SLC Writing Tutors and Fellow Students!

Are you enrolled in College Writing R1A this semester?

Are you interested in learning and practicing new strategies for starting, developing, and revising your writing?

Would you like to be part of a learning community dedicated to working toward success in College Writing R1A by increasing your skills and confidence as a writer?

Then join us at

The Student Learning Center’s

College Writing R1A Workshop Series!

Every workshop will give you the opportunity to learn and practice new strategies for increasing your skills and confidence as a writer.

You will also have the opportunity to share your writing with other students in College Writing R1A in discussions and activities facilitated by SLC Writing Tutors.

Each workshop is facilitated by a team of Student Learning Center Writing Program tutors who have worked closely with

College Writing Instructors and

Student Learning Center Writing Program Coordinators.

Workshops meet in Room 201C of the Cesar Chavez Student Center every Tuesday, from 6:30-8:00 PM.

Schedule of Workshops:

October 20th

Berkeley English 101: Writing Successfully at the University

October 27th

Close Reading / Quotation / Analysis

November 3rd

“So What?”: Structuring a Cohesive Argument

November 10th

No Workshop

November 17th

Planning Your Portfolio Introduction

November 24th

Re-Vision and Essay Upgrade

December 1st

Revising Your Portfolio Introduction

Workshop Descriptions:

Berkeley English 101: Writing Successfully at the University

Adapting your writing to a college environment can be difficult because many of the rules we learned in high school no longer apply. In this workshop, we’ll discuss such topics as utilizing academic tone, identifying your audience, and communicating effectively with Professors. Bring in any questions you have about learning how to write “Berkeley English.”

Close Reading / Quotation / Analysis

Want to delve beyond the surface meaning of the books you’re reading? Deciding what part of the text is most effective to quote to prove your main argument? Does your instructor keep asking you to move from summary to analysis? This workshop will show you what goes into close textual analysis.

“So What?”: Structuring a Cohesive Argument

Are you developing a strong thesis by asking of your argument, "So What?" Discuss and practice ways to incorporate your observations into a compelling thesis.

Planning Your Portfolio Introduction

What is a portfolio introduction, anyway? Don’t know? That’s OK! Come brainstorm strategies for writing and structuring an effective introduction that shows your development as a writer and reader.

Re-Vision and Essay Upgrade

Looking to streamline your paper? Practice effective ways to refine, develop, build, and logically reorganize your argument to make it more convincing and understandable to your reader.

Revising Your Portfolio Introduction

You’re almost done with your portfolio—now what? Now it’s time to revise your portfolio introduction! Come discuss strategies for making sure your intro effectively proves your main point, engages in self-analysis and reflection, and illustrates the development of your writing process and your growth as a scholar.