ENGL001: English Composition I

1.1: Writing as Conversation

• 1.1.1: Writing as a Conversation between Reader and Writer

  • Writing Commons: Michael Charlton's "Understanding How Conversations Change Over Time" Page

    Read this article and watch the linked videos to learn how conversations develop over time and how writers enter into a conversation when making claims in their writing. As you begin to write, keep in mind the questions that appear at the end of this resource to help you consider how you may add new insights to the conversation through your writing. How can considering the conversation about your topic help during the research process of your writing?

• 1.1.2: Defining Your Audience

  • Writing Commons: Amanda Wray's "What to Think about When Writing for a Particular Audience" Page

    Read this article.

  • Writing Commons: "Rhetorical Appeals" Page

    Study the definitions and reflective questions in this table. Keep in mind that you should consider to whom you are writing (your audience) and why (your purpose). How should your tone vary when writing an argumentative essay versus an informal email?