English Composition I
You will gain a foundation for college-level writing valuable for nearly any field. Students will learn how to read carefully, write effective arguments, understand the writing process, engage with others' ideas, cite accurately, and craft powerful prose.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 25 hours
- Course by Duke University
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You will gain a foundation for college-level writing valuable for nearly any field. Students will learn how to read carefully, write effective arguments, understand the writing process, engage with others' ideas, cite accurately, and craft powerful prose. Course Learning Objectives • Summarize, analyze, question, and evaluate written and visual texts • Argue and support a position • Recognize audience and disciplinary expectations • Identify and use the stages of the writing process • Identify characteristics of effective prose • Apply proper citation practices • Discuss applying your writing knowledge to other writing occasionsModules
The Writing Process
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4
Videos
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2
Readings
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2
Discussion
2
Discussions
- I am a Writer (Tell Your Story)
- Share Your Quirks and Rituals
4
Videos
- I am a Writer
- Responding to Others' Writing
- What is Academic Writing?
- Understanding Your Writing Process
2
Readings
- I am a Writer Sample Feedback
- A Note About Deadlines
Critical Reading
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4
Videos
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2
Readings
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5
Discussion
5
Discussions
- Group A: Main claim and evidence
- Group B: Aims/Purposes
- Group C: Methods
- Group D: Occasion/Context
- Group E: Questions
4
Videos
- Active Reading
- Integrating Evidence
- Moving from Discussion to Draft
- Schools of Citation
2
Readings
- Daniel Coyle, "The Sweet Spot"
- Academic Writing Resources
Critical Review Writing Project
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1
Videos
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3
Readings
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2
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Critical Review Writing Project: Self-Assessment
2
Discussions
- Critical Review Questions and Feedback
- Looking For a Writing Workshop?
1
Videos
- Critical Review Writing Workshop
3
Readings
- Critical Review Writing Project
- Critical Review Examples
- Critical Review: Sample Feedback
Reading a Visual Image
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5
Videos
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1
Readings
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7
Discussion
7
Discussions
- Sample Image: Artist
- Sample Image: Ruins
- Sample Image: Earth
- Sample Image: Scientist
- Sample Image: Writing
- Sample Image: Businessman
- The 5 Cs of Effective Claims
5
Videos
- Selecting Your Area of Expertise
- What is a Draft?
- Reading Visual Images
- Using Images in Scholarly Writing
- Effective Claims
1
Readings
- Geoffrey Colvin, "What It Takes To Be Great"
Visual Analysis Writing Project
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4
Videos
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4
Readings
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2
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Visual Analysis Draft : Self-Assessment
2
Discussions
- Visual Analysis Questions and Feedback
- Looking For a Writing Workshop?
4
Videos
- Responding Towards Revision
- Feedback on Visual Analysis Draft
- Workshopping Writing
- Visual Analysis Writing Workshop
4
Readings
- Visual Analysis Draft
- Sample Essays for Project 1
- More Resources for Visual Analysis
- Sample Feedback Visual Analysis Draft
Revison Strategies
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4
Videos
4
Videos
- Incorporating Others' Feedback
- Strategies for Revision
- Crafting Effective Titles
- Editing Strategies
Visual Analysis Revision
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2
Readings
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2
Assignment
2
Assignment
- Visual Analysis Final: Self-Assessment
- Visual Analysis Self-Reflection
2
Readings
- Visual Analysis Final
- Sample Feedback Visual Analysis Final
Research Practices
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4
Videos
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2
Readings
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8
Discussion
8
Discussions
- Annotated Bibliography: Hobbies
- Annotated Bibliography: Sports
- Annotated Bibliography: Science
- Annotated Bibliography: Economics
- Annotated Bibliography: Lifestyle
- Annotated Bibliography: Technology
- Annotated Bibliography: Humanities
- Annotated Bibliography: Other
4
Videos
- Annotated Bibliography
- Spotlight Video_Scholarly and Popular Articles
- Spotlight Video_Finding Articles
- Avoiding Plagiarism
2
Readings
- Research Tools
- Annotated Bibliography How-To
Case Study Writing Project
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2
Videos
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2
Readings
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2
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Case Study Draft: Self-Assessment
2
Discussions
- Case Study Questions and Feedback
- Looking For a Writing Workshop?
2
Videos
- Intertextual Conversation
- Case Study Writing Workshop
2
Readings
- Case Study Draft
- Case Studies Resources
Writing Cohesively: Introductions, Conclusions, Paragraph Unity
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3
Videos
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1
Readings
3
Videos
- Introductions
- Conclusions
- Paragraph Unity
1
Readings
- Geoffrey Colvin, "What It Takes To Be Great"
Case Study Revision
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2
Readings
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2
Assignment
2
Assignment
- Case Study Final: Self-Assessment
- Case Study Self-Reflection
2
Readings
- Case Study Final
- Case Study Sample Feedback
Making Your Voice Heard: Writing to the Broader Public
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3
Videos
3
Videos
- Public Scholarship
- Spotlight on Op-Eds with David Jarmul_part 1
- Spotlight on Op-Eds with David Jarmul_part 2
Op-Ed Writing Project
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3
Videos
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2
Readings
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2
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Op-Ed Draft: Self-Assessment
2
Discussions
- Op-Ed Questions and Feedback
- Looking For a Writing Workshop?
3
Videos
- Active and Passive Voice
- Enhancing Sentence Style
- Op-Ed Writing Workshop
2
Readings
- Op-Ed Draft Project
- Resources for Writing Op-Eds
Crafting Powerful Prose
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2
Videos
2
Videos
- Concise Writing_Reducing Redundancy and Making Words Matter
- Concise Writing Part 2_Noticing Prepositional Phrases
Op-Ed Revision
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2
Readings
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2
Assignment
2
Assignment
- Op-Ed Final: Self-Assessment
- Op-Ed Self-Reflection
2
Readings
- Op-Ed Final
- Op-Ed Sample Feedback
Transferring Writing Practices, Skills, and Knowledge to New Contexts
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2
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Final Self-Reflection
2
Videos
- Writing Transfer
- Special Topics_Creative Non-fiction
Spotlight on Writing in the Humanities
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6
Videos
6
Videos
- Spotlight on the Humanities: Academic Writing
- Spotlight on the Humanities: Writing Process
- Spotlight on the Humanities: MLA Citations
- Spotlight on the Humanities: Use of Visual Images
- Special Topic in the Humanities: MLA Citation of Media and Internet Resources
- Spotlight on the Humanities: Public Writing
Spotlight on Writing in the Natural Sciences
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5
Videos
5
Videos
- Spotlight on the Natural Sciences: Academic Writing
- Spotlight on the Natural Sciences: Writing Process
- Spotlight on the Natural Sciences: CSE Citations
- Spotlight on the Natural Sciences: Use of Visual Images
- Spotlight on the Natural Sciences: Public Writing
Spotlight on Writing in the Social Sciences
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6
Videos
6
Videos
- Spotlight on the Social Sciences: Academic Writing
- Spotlight on the Social Sciences: Writing Process
- Spotlight on the Social Sciences: APA Citations
- Spotlight on the Social Sciences: Use of Visual Images
- Special Topics in the Social Sciences: Issues of Language Use
- Spotlight on the Social Sciences: Public Writing
Auto Summary
English Composition I, offered by Coursera, is a foundational course in the Arts & Humanities domain. Taught by expert instructors, this course provides essential skills for college-level writing, including reading, argumentation, audience recognition, and citation practices. Over 1500 minutes, learners will master effective prose and the writing process. Ideal for beginners, it offers a Starter subscription option.
Dr. Denise Comer