Writing About Writing 101

Writing About Writing sections of English 101 at the University of Tennessee. Piloted by Jill Fennell, Kimberly Turner, Joseph Dornich, and Kandis Sisson.

[Writing About Writing 101 @AboutWriting101]

Let’s talk about the Twitter essay. What are some of your favorites? Here’s one of ours below.

[Writing About Writing 101 @AboutWriting101]

Looking for a sample Twitter essay? Here’s an excellent one by @BharatRamamurti on student loan debt!

[gracie wuelling @GracieWuelling]

Students should be allowed to choose their own topics in composition courses and here’s why: 1/

[Lilly Womack @LillyWomack1]

(THREAD) Social media...most of our generation uses it, first year composition courses...most college students are required to take this course, so is there a relationship between these two concepts so relevant in many of our lives?

[Charles West @Charles50825887]

Today, the class of first-year composition continues to be taught improperly. It is not, necessarily wronged by the contents or method of teaching, but by the time it is being taught. Composition is not a first year course. Here's why:

[Blair Webb @BlairWe92810711]

Why teaching composition to first-year students is necessary for future job opportunities, especially students in the College of Communications and Information. A thread:

[John Vo @JohnVo68866174]

While hospitality being shown by teachers can not only allow students to write and learn better, but it can also help the students feel engaged in learning and also improve the student’s grades in composition classes. It will make a better classroom environment that can help.

[Victor @Victor44382563]

(1/13) College composition classes are beneficial. I know entry-level English classes such as English 101 are a pain. Most of us already know the basics such as writing sentences or understanding basic comprehension. However, I believe the basics should not be underestimated.

[Harrison @ssoutha5]

Writing composition is one of the most important skills for students to have a grasp on. No matter what career an individual pursues, they're likely going to be utilizing writing composition skills in some form and amount.

[EmmaLeeSinclair @EmmaLeeSinclai1]

Most people tend to think of English class as something they won't need later in life. However this is very wrong, it is actually needed for everyone to help in either college, your job or both.

[Jacob Sienkowski @JacobSienkowski]

Dear Parents and Teachers,

The increased use of social media and the internet will leave a lasting negative effect on academic performance for students. 1/15

[Brock Rogers @BrockRogers18]

Many forms of teaching has been tried over the years. Although, some have been effective there is a new style of teaching storming the world as we speak. With the new technology in the world professors can connect students' with their everyday life.

[Dain Ripol @DainRipol]

Why Composition is an important subject to cover for all college majors. 1/

[Ellie Mundie @MundieEllie]

Students need to be reading more to overall benefit them in school, and here’s why:

[Jeffrey Mount @JeffreyMount4]

A thread: Speling is hrd n so iz gramar. It has become more and more evident that technology is negatively impacting the academic health of composition students. The short bursts of communication, grammar crutches, and destructive capabilities of tech are tearing down students.

[Mark Twains Burner Account @Marktwainburner]

@AboutWriting101 As a college student, many of us feel that composition courses are a useless gen ed requirement. We need to realize that college composition courses are more effective than we think, and they could help you receive your first job, Here’s why:

[Ryan McKinney @RyanMcK55129649]

What we, as students, have learned in first-year composition classes play a much larger role in our everyday life than we sometimes might realize. I have seen this play into my writing/ research skills, reading comprehensions skills, and cultural awareness.

[John Mahoney @JohnMah35417483]

Imagine if students were not taught to think critically, and how dull the world would be.

[Kellie MacFeggan @KMacfeggan]

Peer review has been an essential part of college level classes and the growth of students for a long time. Students need peer review for the ability to approach a paper differently, taking criticism and turning it into a world ethic or being able to back up their own stance. (1)

[Kele @kele_lowery]

Journalism and news writing are helpful in basic writing courses. Here’s why:

[Abby Locke @AbbyLocke20]

Attention all high school students: The high school classes that are designed to prepare students for college and help them get some pre-requisites out of the way are not worth the time and energy. Here’s why: