First Things Last: Composition for Seniors, Not Freshmen

Thomas M. Sawyer

doi:10.2190/6gb5-7m14-365l-vrnp

Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Apr 1971

First Things Last: Composition for Seniors, Not Freshmen

Thomas M. Sawyer University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Abstract

Freshman composition is a large, expensive, undisciplined operation. The course is taught to students who have little to say by people who are more interested in analyzing literature. It should be replaced by a course designed for seniors. The author draws on his experience at the University of Michigan and describes at what stage composition is taught to engineering students.

Journal: Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published: 1971-04-01
DOI: 10.2190/6gb5-7m14-365l-vrnp
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