This course introduces academic writing, focusing on thesis-based writing, research and documentation practices. There are 3 major papers in this course and a final project. The final project varies from semester to semester based on the freshman common read–but typically involves a combination of primary research and visual remediation of a paper into an exhibit, presentation or poster.
Syllabus & Calendar
Course Syllabus & Calendar for English Composition I
Assignments
Responding to the Reading #1: Science, Society and the Human Person
Responding to the Reading #2: Food, Family, & Community
Responding to the Reading #3: Education in America
Responding to the Reading #4: Sports, Entertainment, & Technology (Fall 2016)
Sports, Entertainment, & Technology Visual Argument Assignment (Fall 2016)
Responding to the Reading #4: Hidden Figures at Trine (Fall 2017)