First Year Writing
Contact Information:
First-Year Writing Program
Department of English
6 The Green, 210 East Hall
Medford MA 02155
Phone: 617.627.3459
Email
Professor Modhumita Roy
Director, First Year Writing
315 East Hall
Lynn Stevens
Director, English 3 and 4
312 East Hall
Overview
English 1, 2, 3, and 4 prepare students for writing at the college
level. The First-Year Writing Program emphasizes qualities common to successful writing in all disciplines. These include: a clear thesis; a well-organized and developed argument; well-illustrated points; and thoughtful, lively prose.
Small classes offer the opportunity for close, personal attention and an atmosphere of collaborative learning.Amount of Writing
Each student is required to turn in about 30 pages of finished
writing per semester, figuring at 250 words per page. Thus, we
should all think in terms of students writing 7500 words during the
semester, divided into 5-7 papers. One of these will be a research
paper.
Research Requirement
A research paper is a requirement of English
1, 2, 3, and 4. The First-Year Writing Program aims to provide the
following critical research skills:
- Strategies for thinking critically about information-seeking,
information resources, and reflecting on the research process
- Strategies for searching and retrieving information
- An understanding of how to evaluate information resources
Attendance Policy
Students are required to
attend the first two class meetings of
English 1 and 2 to retain their seat in the class. In case of an
emergency, students must contact the instructor beforehand for
permission to miss class. If they fail to do so, they and their
advisor will be notified and their places will be filled from the
waiting list.
The attendance policy for the rest of the semester can be found in the syllabus handed out in class.
General Policies
- For additional information about the writing requirement, please
see The Tufts Bulletin.
- English 1, 2, and 4 must be taken for a letter grade in order to
fulfill the writing requirement.
English 3 is pass-fail.
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