California State University
CSU English Success
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Teaching Tips

An important skill needed to succeed at the CSU is the ability to read analytically. In many college level courses, students are asked to engage in critical reading and writing assignments involving newspaper articles, opinion pieces, and essays. Although students are typically well prepared in the mechanics, they often need additional support in reading prose and writing in an expository style.

Several best practices have been identified to help provide students with the skills needed to succeed in college level English courses.