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Introduction to Composition

engl 101


What's In It For You?
  • You will be able to evaluate prior writing process practices for efficiency and effectiveness and develop a writing process that will assist you with university-level writing. 
  • You will be able to critique writing approaches based on the type and purpose of the audience.
  • You will be able to develop your own “academic voice.”
  • You will be able to improve your concept of thesis and topic sentences and discuss the importance of these two elements in your own writing.
  • You will be able to evaluate a writing prompt for the writing situation and response expectations.

Course Overview and Success tips

ENGL 101 is built with you in mind! Having a growth mindset is one of the best ways to set yourself up for success.  Focus on the effort you are putting into this week and the entire course.  Take your time to go through each of the sections.  As you engage with the content periodically pause and ask yourself how you will apply what you are learning to your writing.