University Writing Styles 100 (or ENGL 100) is the first university level english course that I have ever taken. This course provides students with valuable tools and skills that are applicable to any university writing assignments that may be encountered in a student’s academic career. This course is very focused on developing one’s individual writing skills and helping students develop a sophisticated understanding of university level writing. Although this specific course has been administered online, students are still given the opportunity to work together through peer evaluation assignments.
The skills taught in this course are a part of Capilano’s core requirements for a bachelor of arts degree. Foundational English skills are a necessity for academic success in a university environment. This course given students the opportunity to provide multiple drafts of the final essay; which provides opportunity for significant development and feedback from the instructor. Students are then able to use this feedback to improve their final assignment and learn useful tools for future assignments.