WRAC Resources
Check out these "WRAC-Approved" resources for help with your reading and writing needs.
Sample Essays
These essays have been selected by Chabot instructors as models of good writing in various genres. Included is instructor feedback on each assignment.
IMPORTANT: These essays are writing models only. The language and ideas belong to the original writers and may not be copied.
WRAC Handouts
For Reading
For Writing
- Steps in the Writing Process
- The Shape of an Essay (PDF)
- The Shape of an Essay
- Micro-Outline Worksheet
- Essay Checklist
- Developing Introductions
- Useful Transitions
- Using Quotes
- Conclusions
- Writing a Conclusion (PDF)
- Making Your Paper Longer
- P.I.E. Paragraphs
- Writing a Thesis Statement
- The Thesis
- Tips for handling in-class essays
- Writing Short Responses
- Steps in Writing a Summary
For Grammar and Mechanics
Other Resources
Student Tips
Chabot Library Style Guides
Online Writing Resources
Spotlight on Grammar