Week 1 Overview

Assessing Writing Beliefs and Behavior

Much like an iceberg, when it comes to writing, a lot happens below the surface that can affect what happens above the surface. A writer’s successes and failures in writing greatly influence his or her beliefs and behaviors. It is important to take stock of those beliefs and behaviors before a new chapter in writing begins. The bottom line is that you have what it takes to be a good writer. Your ability to write well depends on the effort and time you put into this class and the writing process starting today.

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.

First Steps

Post questions for your professor in the Ask the Prof forum.
Introduce yourself and learn about your classmates in the Community forum.
Review course tips and share your availability to connect with your classmates in the ENGL 101 Study Room.
Schedule a Live Writing Help Tutoring Session with Tutor.com to review your Essay first draft which is due in a later week.