For our very first blog assignment, we were asked to describe why taking English 101 is important. It is a general requirement for the College of Education that we all take and pass this course. Even though it is just a Gen Ed, I can see why it would be a requirement for the college. English 101 helps to give us the tools and information we need in order to write papers at the college level. Personally, writing has never been one of my strengths in school so for me this course will be helpful so that I can be able to research different topics and be able to incorporate it into an essay with ideas and facts to back it up. One of my weaknesses that I've come across when writing is citing different works into my paper. Since I know this is a problem I can pay close attention in class during this topic and be sure to ask questions and take notes.
Lastly, another reason I believe that this course is important to take is because of our careers. I am hoping to become an Elementary School teacher and writing will be something I will encounter every single day. Whether I am making lesson plans, sending parents a news letter, or creating assignments, I will need to be able to not only be grammatically correct but also know how to write formally or maybe even informally if I need to relate to my younger students. Before I even get a teaching job though, I will need to learn how to sell myself on my resume and make sure it looks professional and formal. In conclusion, English 101 is important for all students to take because everyone can use help to improve their writing skills.
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