“When you Read Like a Writer (RLW) you work to identify some of the choices the author made so that you can better understand how such choices might arise in … Read More
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A specific moment in “How to Read Like a Writer” that I found useful was the analogy between reading and architecture. “We must, however, know all about the construction of … Read More
In Mike Bunn’s incisive essay “How To Read Like a Writer,” he underlines the importance of looking at a writer’s choices in particular sections, which struck a chord with me … Read More
“You are reading to learn about writing. Instead of reading for content or to better understand the ideas in the writing, you are trying to understand how the piece of … Read More
I like to begin my classes with a quote or a question, so here’s the first quote and questions of this semester:
… Read MoreWhen you write, it’s like braiding your hair.
Please add a comment (approx. 100 words) to this post introducing yourself to the class. Write two paragraphs that respond to the following prompts:
- Write a paragraph discussing your academic
Course Overview & Annotating Texts
For Tuesday:
Texts:
- Read the Welcome Announcement (click on the reddish text) and perform
About
Professor: Jessica Penner
Email: jpenner@citytech.cuny.edu
Class Meetings & Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:15-3:55pm in Namm 716
Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 1-2pm, in Namm 506 (the First Year Programs office)
Course Description: A course in effective essay writing and basic research techniques including use of the library. Demanding readings assigned for classroom discussion and as a basis for essay writing.
