To familiarize students with the fundamentals of expository writing. To increase the writing skills of students on an individual basis. To prepare students for writing requirements for other university classes. To decrease the fear and dislike of writing and to increase a positive I can do attitude on an individual student basis. This schedule is subject to change based upon individual class progress and definitive scheduling will be announced in class.
Attendance is compulsory and part of the final grade.
These are subject to change based upon individual class progress which varies from semester to semester. There are no exams as commonly known. Instead, assignments for papers take the place of exams. Ad hoc teams in class are formed to practice various components of writing, as well as to review on a peer basis classmates writing. The instructor will announce in class the grading status of assignments.