E110 is designed to help students become stronger writers-
especially in the field of academics. Ten weeks are spent
building a foundation that will serve students well in future
classes and in the rest of life. The course focuses on two
things: Structure and style. By style, we mean all the
ingredients that will help students craft cleaner, crisper, and
more engaging sentences and paragraphs. These basic skills play
a vital role in success as a writer in all professions and areas
of academia. An equal amount of time is spent on structure. By
structure, we mean the basic elements of a solid, cohesive
paper-one that makes sense. This portion of the course is as
much about thinking as it is about writing, perhaps even more
so. It will sharpen analytical skills and help take some of the
mystery out of writing a college-level paper. This course is 8
weeks long. Become a stronger written communicator. Develop
strategies for clear thinking. Develop a firm grasp of
expository writing; this includes writing flowing se