By their very nature writing courses require the explanation and comparison of students’ knowledge and ideals. In addition, students must learn to focus on developing good writing habits such as prewriting and continual outlining. Together, we experiment with different rhetorical strategies, with stress on finding the methods that work best for each individual. The basics of the classroom aside, composition offers a chance to help students garner the most from their university careers. My approach incorporates thematic learning and creative thinking tools to encourage the broadening of student values. I encourage them to be alert to their surroundings and the materials they come into contact with and to muse over similarities that may help shape a schema of the world. In this way, they come to believe that their voices are important and have the potential to affect others profoundly, just as they are affected. Ultimately, with the writing process comes a call for thoughtful responses in all they do throughout their lives. 

Abigail Cloud
clouda@bgnet.bgsu.edu

Karen Babine

Karin Wraley Barbee

Paul Bissa

Kitty S. C. Burroughs

Susan Carlton

Mwangi (Alex) Chege

Abigail Cloud

Karen Craigo

James Crizer

Lisa Crizer

Susan Cruea

Christine Cucciarre

Michael Czyzniejewski