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ENGL 101
English Composition I

This course focused on enhancing writing abilities through systematic engagement with the writing process, including prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. It provided a framework for developing stronger compositional skills and understanding key writerly concerns.

Course Objectives & Outcomes

Throughout ENGL 101, the focus was on developing several key competencies. Students practiced the elements of strong writing and honed their ability to use the writing process effectively. Varied approaches to different writing tasks were employed. The course examined the writer’s concerns of audience, diction, and correctness, with an expectation to demonstrate understanding in these areas through written work. Emphasis was placed on conducting research skillfully, which involved finding, interpreting, evaluating, synthesizing, and effectively documenting information. The elements of effective oral presentations of written work were also practiced. Furthermore, computer technology was employed to facilitate and enhance writing and research processes.

Essays & Written Works

Below are selected essays and written assignments from ENGL 101, each exploring different aspects of composition, research, and critical thinking.

Compare & Contrast Essay: Two Franchises Enter

This essay compares and contrasts the Star Trek and Star Wars universes across various categories including overall societal structure, medicine, technology, and "space magic," ultimately arguing for Star Trek's general superiority based on in-universe logic and technological depiction.

Final Project: Beam Me Up, Lucille

A cause-and-effect research paper exploring how Lucille Ball's pivotal decision to save the original Star Trek series influenced real-world technological advancements and shaped cultural attitudes, demonstrating the profound impact of visionary leadership on future innovation. This paper fulfilled the ENGL 101 final project requirement, examining how past events serve as prologue to present and future realities.

Evaluation Focus

Final evaluation in the course was based on the overall quality of work and preparation. The emphasis was not on competition with classmates but on individual improvement and the development of stronger writing skills throughout the semester.

Further details, selected essays, and the final research paper may be showcased on dedicated pages.