The earlier in the semester you start this independent preparation, the more likely it is to be successful. Methods of Learning You will continue to investigate and to use approaches to writing and reading that have been found to improve the quality of writing. Further, you will now investigate specific methods of reading, researching, and writing that have been found to improve the quality of researched writing. You can expect a wide variety of classroom activities, including workshop sessions, lectures, readings, class discussions, small group discussions, conferences with your teacher, and substantial amounts of research and writing outside of class. On average, students should spend about six hours of time on work outside of class each week, though this will vary for you depending on your reading and writing fluency.
Outside work tends to increase during researched writing assignments.
All composition students should consider using The Writing Center as a supplement to their learning in this course. Run by the Department of English, The Writing Center is staffed by knowledgeable and experienced student writing tutors. Call for an appointment at extension 1480. 15-22, in our anthology, Current Issues and Enduring Questions . Write in class responding to questions from text.