Advanced Composition
Welcome to our writing community! In this class, we'll work on developing your individual writer's voice by practicing a number of strategies throughout the writing process. We'll engage in personal writing, analytical writing, and rhetorical analysis. We'll be using critical thinking skills to complete a formal research project along with a portfolio to showcase your work as a writer. You may find the following links helpful in completing your work.
Class Policies
| Objectives |
| Portfolio Guidelines and Rubric |
Research Tools
| Research Topic Ideas |
| Narrow the Search |
| Syndicated Columnists |
| Revision Checklist |
| Research Paper Rubric |
Preview
Want a glimpse of what your writing class next year might be like? Check out these 101 websites from two Illinois State University instructors:
| Ms. Kixmiller's 101 Class |
| Mr. Antonides 101 Class |