Intro to Writing

This brave leaf faces sparkling sunshine and sprinkling rain. I wonder if it'll blog about the experience.

Our Class Blog

Come along as we explore the academic and professional sides of writing. New posts arrive each week throughout the semester.

  • Decisions and Revisions

    antosk

    In Response of a Laboratory Rat– or Being Protocoled, Donald M. Murray discusses what it’s like to be studied while writing, as Carol Berkenkotter

  • Objectively Correct

    Kevin Caffrey

    Objectivity is sort of a buzz word in education. Teachers often criticize pieces for lacking it. See why I don’t agree here.

  • Decisions & Revisions

    Shaniqua

    Carol Berkenkotter explores the process of writing. Proving that the writing process is not cookie cutter with writers having their own style

  • Writing a Shitty First Draft to Break Free

    Emely Taveras

    I used to think the phrase “shitty first draft” was a little crass. Maybe even unnecessary. Why not just write a decent first draft, something…

  • Revision in Writing

    Radeyah Owens

    Both authors contribute for our understanding of writing as both a skill and an art that intertwined with decision making and choices.

  • First Drafts

    Michael Prosper

    My reaction to George Dila’s article, and why I agree with it. Every sentence and thought should matter and be thought out.

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