San Antonio College · ENGL 1301

ENGL 1301 Writing Studio

This room holds handouts, a practice path, writing tools, and essay practice studios. Each page says what that space is for and how to use it.

Practice path Resources Practice tools Essays

Purpose

Each essay has its own Purpose on its block or studio page. Open the essay you are practicing, read that purpose, then use Practice path and Tools to work the draft.

How to use this room

How this room is organized

1ResourcesPacket pointers, library and Scholar help, keyword generator, LibGuide, MLA practice, AI Level 2 guide. 2Practice pathStart-to-practice steps for whichever essay you are on: Purpose, thesis, draft, polish. 3ToolsThesis helper, outline, MLA practice, source log, peer checklist, keyword generator. 4EssaysOne block per essay. Open the room or tools for the essay you are working on.

Essays

Narrative · practice in Tools Narrative Quest Plan and draft a personal narrative with the outline, thesis helper, and peer checklist. Argument · practice in Tools Classical Argument (On Trial) Build a thesis, reasons, evidence, and a counterargument. Final length 850 to 1,000 words (not counting Works Cited); draft at least 700. Comparison Monster Comparison Essay-first 500 to 750 word comparison of two iconic monsters using the same criteria for both. Exposition · research Facing the Unknown Research exposition: explain an unknown, strange, or frightening topic objectively. Exposition · place Cultural Place Field Guide One plate plus a 750 to 1,000 word how/why essay about a place, practice, or local system. Critical analysis · studio Case Study Critical Analysis Practice workspace for a 1,000 to 1,500 word MLA critical analysis with packet plus 3 to 4 outside sources. Reflection · practice in Tools Course Final Reflection Look back on your writing this term; use the outline and peer checklist to shape your reflection.