Academic Writing I

Abstract

Part I. An Overview of the Writing Process: Reading and Writing in College: As you begin this section, you may be wondering why you need an introduction. After all, you have been writing and reading since elementary school. You completed numerous assessments of your reading and writing skills in high school and as part of your application process for college. You may write on the job, too. Why is a college writing course even necessary? Part II. Narrative Essay: It’s important to keep your audience in mind when writing. Imagine you are writing about your first full day as a college student. How might your writing vary for the audiences below? Part III. Illustration/Example Essay...