English 110: Freshman Composition: Class Introduction Essay

Name: Edward Quezada

Intended Major: Electrical Engineering

Preferred Pronouns: He/Him

After having read the syllabus for Freshman Composition as well as “Composition as a Write of Passage” by Nathalie Singh-Corcoran, I can conclude that literature plays an essential role in the way we can express ourselves to the world. As of now, I don’t believe I have any uncertainties towards this course just yet. If I am looking forward to anything this semester, it would have to be being able to further my communication skills and methods of expressing my perspectives on certain topics or issues that I may be interested in sharing with others. 

Pertaining to the qualities writers posses, I believe a “good” writer would be someone who expresses their arguments and point of view in a respectful manner towards their readers. Although the purpose of many writings is to persuade or inform the reader on a subject, it is essential that the writer properly appeals to this audience as well. After providing the audience with a thorough understanding of the topic, the writer can then provide his/her perspective and ideas. Having the audience relate to the subject in any way, would help draw their attention. Furthermore, the writer will have to effectively explain why they believe their argument counteracts an opposing side, if there is one. In this case, it is essential that the opposing side is briefly included. A writer who solely focuses on their side alone would probably fail to convince their audience because there could be a curiosity concerning the opposing side’s points.

The easiest part of writing for me would be providing my own thoughts and ideas on a topic I feel comfortable with. However, as stated before, being able to efficiently express myself and provide the reader with sufficient information can be a challenge, especially because we don’t know the background knowledge and personal beliefs that some of the readers may have on that specific subject.

Being able to express our thoughts and arguments properly will help open doors for opportunity in every career field there is. As far as how we use literature in Engineering, it can greatly benefit those who pursue this field. An engineer will have to prepare technical documents to provide their research and findings to others. The technical document must appeal to a broad-spectrum of readers who have different experiences and knowledge with certain subjects. There may be an expert in the audience as well as someone who is not familiar with the topic at all. The document must allow the readers to understand the topic without leaving them with more questions. As an engineer, I must be able to create a well-written report that provides sufficient background knowledge and research for the audience. Doing so, provides the possibility to appeal to an audience that could potentially open many doors of opportunity for me.

English 110: Freshman Composition 5BC2 [24980]

Instructor: Shamecca Harris

Andrey Musin 

Introductory Essay

Intended Major: Physics 

Preferred Pronouns: He/Him

Noticing the structure and depth of the syllabus and briefly comparing it with my other classes has given me something to look forward to and has emboldened my belief that English courses are highly rewarding. I believe it is important for me to relate that because of the current times the need of a haven where the ability to discuss difficult current issues and even more so a place to listen to those directly dealing with said issues is a fundamental instrument to our growth. That is what I gathered from a brief glance at the syllabus and what I believe this class will attempt to achieve. Nothing as far as uncertainty or anxiety has reached me however. 

As for the qualities of good writing, I frankly could not tell you. Indeed I wouldn’t be taking this course if that weren’t the case. However it seems to me that one who puts immense effort into something will without fail achieve some form of success and I think this case certainly applies to writing. A good hand on the pen makes for a fabulous translator of understanding. 

The most difficult aspect of writing to me has to be by far writing about something you have no passion or interest in. I remember a constant bartering system that I implemented with my teachers in every writing course I’ve ever taken to be able to weasel my way out of uninteresting topics. I do well however when I am invested in my work, when it matters to not just me but others, and when I know a sense of tangible growth will be resulted from the process. 

The human vehicle is a multi-fluctuating malleable system. I do not believe in limiting oneself just to please society or stay within its confines. Before setting on my path of becoming a theoretical physicist, I was enamored with the idea of writing something breathtaking. However dream’s never die but the people who dream them do due the uncontrollable flux that is time. So while my current goal is a PhD in Physics and I will trudge steadfast towards that, I will not throw away my dream of writing a body of work on meditation/philosophy/consciousness. In fact I will have my cake and eat it too for refusing to give myself more than one path to walk on because the words of another (being, society, institution) have jaded me is worse than having walked no path at all.