English Composition I: Master College-Level Writing

This module examines the writing process and what it means to respond to the writing of others. It also explores the concept of academic writing.

This module focuses on critical reading skills, conventions of academic writing, integrating evidence, and schools of citation. Students are encouraged to write a critical review of "The Sweet Spot."

This module covers interpreting and writing about visual images in academic writing. Students select an area of inquiry, learn about drafting, and write a visual analysis.

This module focuses on improving the visual analysis based on peer feedback. It covers revision strategies, crafting effective titles, and editing techniques.

This module covers effective research techniques, including creating an annotated bibliography, research strategies, and avoiding plagiarism. Students conduct research for a case study project.

This module presents strategies for writing more cohesively, focusing on introductions, conclusions, and paragraph unity. Students revise their case study based on feedback.

This module introduces public scholarship and how to transform academic writing for a broader public. Students learn about writing op-eds and have the opportunity to write their own.

This module addresses concise writing techniques, focusing on how to convey meaning with fewer words. Students revise their op-ed based on these principles.

This final module focuses on applying the skills learned in the course to new contexts. Students complete a self-reflection on their development as writers.

This module highlights differences in academic writing across disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.