Brereton, John C. ed. The Origins of Composition Studies in the American College, 1875-1925.
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These responses do not need to be formal essays. They should help focus and deepen class discussions by helping us to situate, interpret, or connect readings. This proposal of five to seven pages will define the tradition that you are researching, situate it within an historical context, and posit a claim to significance for your research. The proposal will also include an annotated bibliography of the primary and secondary texts that you are working with. I will provide you with models.