1. ENG 113: Composition I

2. The mission of York College is to transform lives through Christ-centered education and to equip students for lifelong service to God, family, and society.

3. Writing Process Flexibility to find what works best for you Assignments = practice Writing process Giving and receiving feedback Revising Benefits Practice college-level writing Receive detailed feedback to improve your writing Learn tips and tactics to maximize your time Discover skills that can cross-over to other classes

4. Transition from high school to college Different requirements for assignments New approaches to studying and writing Transformation from student to scholar

5. Yes! High school prepared you for college Knowledge Study skills Confidence …and no Different expectations require different approaches Demonstrate that you not only understand material, but can apply it You are becoming an expert in your field General education courses = “solid ground” Even if you were a great student in high school, you will need to adapt to the demands of college-level work

6. Motivation and Self-Discipline Example: Homework = for every one hour spent in class per week, you will need to do 2-3 hours of homework 6-9 hours for each 3 credit class Classroom experience = varied Professors are experts in their field Teaching styles can be very different Assignments = open ended Not just “what,” but also “how”

7. Time Management = Difficult Track due dates Set aside enough time to do your work Try not to procrastinate Take time to relax! (But not too much!) Reading – Do it! Lots of it! Master critical reading/strategic reading Read before class! Note Taking = important! In class and from texts By hand versus on computer Find what works for you! Recognize that what worked in the past may not work now

8. Requirements Includes a clear thesis = a main idea Stated in the introduction and developed in the paper The thesis is well-developed and takes a clear stand Demonstrated that you have thought through the topic Provided sufficient support or evidence to back up your claims Paper is well-organized Includes an introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion Flows well with logical development, strong transitions, and supporting evidence Sources documented correctly and consistently Distinguish other’s words/work from your own ideas Paper is revised thoroughly Word choices and phrases are appropriate and not awkward Grammatical and spelling errors are fixed

9. Unclear theses and arguments Insufficient thought about the topic Poor organization and logical development Careless proofreading Your papers should be your best work! No such thing as a “rough” draft – all drafts should be polished!

10. Remember – even your best work can be improved Learn from the feedback that you receive from peers and professors If possible, revise and resubmit Always apply the lessons from one paper to others Red ink is often read as criticism, but should be considered opportunity for growth

11. Past method = one and done Figure out what you want to say Write the paper Proofread (maybe) Turn it in New method = “loopy” (recursive) Exploration of a topic Multiple drafts Refine points (rethinking) Enhance flow (reorganizing) Eliminate errors (revisiting) Benefits Flexibility Address your writing strengths and weaknesses Tailor the writing process to the task Control Process Finished product

12. LinearLoopy Prewriting/Planning Composing Revising/Rewriting Proofreading and Editing Handing in

13. Read assignments as soon as you get them Develop a strategy for completion (time management, writing process) Begin working as soon as possible Keep track of ideas/inspirations in a notebook Use outlines Write quick “exploratory” drafts Read drafts aloud Listen for flow/organization Move the most interesting idea to the beginning Revise, revise, revise Do not trust spell-check and grammar-check Remember “the writing” always counts in every class! If you are confused or have a question – ask!

14. College writing = joining a “conversation” With readers/audience With other scholars Assignments = “Discuss” or “present an argument” Invitation to enter the conversation Engage with your topic Establish your own position on the topic Distinguish your own “voice” from others in the conversation Guide readers to a better understanding of the topic and your position Document sources Formal documentation styles Modern Language Association (MLA), American Psychological Association (APA), Chicago Manual of Style (CMS), and more! Remember: your own “voice” is most important in the conversation

15. Emphasizes: Establishing your voice You control the conversation Integrating references to others into your writing Introduce quotes and paraphrases with signal phrases Explain how the information supports your own argument Use correct documentation styles to indicate sources Addressing the needs of the reader/audience Employ the best strategies to assure that the reader understands your main ideas

16. College writing: The opportunity to communicate what you have to say about a topic Grow as a writer and scholar Take part in a wider academic conversation Demonstrate mastery in your chosen field

17. Opportunity to Explore multiple types of college-level writing assignments Argument (Rhetorical )Analysis Hostile Audience Research Paper Experiment with a variety of writing techniques and approaches Receive feedback on your choices Use that feedback to revise your writing Improve your writing and learn skills that can be applied to assignments in other classes Grow as a scholarly writer!