From the Students' Perspective The question always pops up at one time or another as each new student at Central Washington University receives a list of courses. Every person benefits from excellent communication skills. The job market expects professionalism including superb verbal and written communication skills. Learning to present our thoughts in an organized manner in written form is a skill that needs to be learned and continually practiced. English courses teach these skills and much more.
Writing involves decision making, problem solving, and sequencing.
Reasons for writing are either personal or professional, drawn from our personal experiences to the type of work we do each day. Understanding the English language allows us to express ourselves in a manner that others can appreciate. When done effectively, writing results in self-satisfaction while finding the road to success. Recently an author spoke about his experiences while growing up that blossomed into his desire to share these experiences with children around the world. Writing gave him this opportunity to share, but he lacked the skills to write.