College Writing

A General Description of "A" and "C" Papers

Former College Writing students give advice:

          "To do well in English 100C - College Writing. . . "

          "Before taking this class, I wish someone had told me. . ."

Note: Each instructor uses his/her own criteria.  The examples provided are intended to help you understand what College Writing instructors are looking for.  Some of these examples include notes by Ann Dean, the Director of College Writing.

•     How can I write an A paper?  Read the three examples of an "A" paper below.

-- "Dream of Once Upon the Dancesport," a prize-winning essay by Margo Sullivan

-- "The Value of Poverty," a student essay with instructor comments

-- "Black Elk," a student essay with instructor comments.

•     Grading criteria.