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Assignment #1 (for 1/22/99)

Reading: In PHG, pp. 3-15 ("Writing Myths and Rituals"), 17-31"Purposes and Processes for Writing"), 33-35 ("Writing on a Computer"); Read over the CO150 policy statement, and jot down any questions you have about it for next time.

Writing: Answer questions 3 & 4 on p. 14, PHG; Make a list of "writer's goals" that you have at this moment. In what ways do you hope that this class will help you become a more skilled and confident academic writer? For this first assignment, you may respond on paper or on the web forum, using directions handed out on 1/20/99.