Welcome to the ENG 130 College Writing Series Companion Page!
This page supports our eight-week workshop series, which covers key concepts from ENG 130. All students are welcome to attend. The resources below are designed to help you get the most out of each session and strengthen your writing skills. We are excited to have you here and look forward to learning together.
Have you ever wondered why some reading feels effortless while other times you’re really thinking? We’ll explore the difference between active reading, where you engage with the text, and passive reading, where you just skim along in this workshop. We’ll also learn how to figure out the author’s purpose and practice identifying the genre and topic of an article. These skills will help you understand what you’re reading and make it more meaningful.
Get ready to dive in and share your thoughts!
For more information on the concepts from today's workshop, check out these other Academic Resource Center links:
Video: Reading comprehension strategies
FIGURE 1.8 Concept map (attribution: Copyright Rice University, OpenStax, under CC BY4.0 license. Open Source.)
You’ll learn how to identify the audience behind any piece of writing and adjust your own words to connect with them. This skill will enhance the power and engagement of your writing.
For more information on the concepts from today's workshop, check out these other Academic Resource Center links:
Video: Writing for your audience
Join us to learn how to summarize, quote, and paraphrase with confidence. These skills will make your writing clear, strong, and ready for any assignment.
For more information on the concepts from today's workshop, check out these other Academic Resource Center links:
How to paraphrase
Come learn how to create a thesis statement that grabs attention and guides your writing. We’ll also discuss the ENG 130 assignments to help you stay on track and reduce stress
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Build a critical analysis thesis
Discover the secrets to building a well-structured essay and using evidence that really supports your points. These tips will enhance your article analysis, making it stronger and more effective. Reserve your spot today!
For more information on the concepts from today's workshop, check out these other Academic Resource Center links:
How to write a paragraph
Creating transitions between body paragraphs
ENG 130 Sample Paper (Part One of this document is the module five assignment)
This week’s workshop is all about polishing your work. You’ll learn how to revise and edit your draft so it’s clear and strong. We’ll also review how to adapt your writing for a new audience.
For more information on the concepts from today's workshop, check out these other Academic Resource Center links:
Revision & editing checklist
You’ve got the basics down, and now it’s time to level up. This workshop will show you how to adapt your writing for a second audience, building on what you learned in Week Two. These skills will help you wrap up your ENG 130 7-1 project successfully. Don’t wait. Sign up now and take the next step.
For more information on the concepts from today's workshop, check out these other Academic Resource Center links:
Video: Writing for your audience
We’re wrapping up the ENG 130 College Writing Series. In this session, you will review the major elements you’ve learned, including author’s purpose, audience, and essay structure. You will also complete a reflection activity to celebrate your progress.
For more information on the concepts from today's workshop, check out these other Academic Resource Center links:
Know your audience
Video: Reading comprehension strategies
Additional Tips:
Check out our other writing group sessions, including Developing College Writing or Writing Support Office Hours. Take a look at the full workshop schedule to see all our offerings.
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