WR 1001 - English Composition I

This course helps students develop their writing skills by explaining and identifying the steps involved in the writing process. Seven types of writing are examined: argumentative, compare/contrast, descriptive, narrative, persuasive, summary, and research. Students will write a minimum of 20 pages as a requirement for the course. The importance of both global and sentence-level revision is highlighted throughout the course, as students are encouraged to consider revising for content and organization as well editing for grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Students also learn effective and ethical research techniques, utilizing Modern Language Association (MLA) style. 3 credits