A true story . . .
Several days ago, one of my students came by my office.  She said, "Dr. Grimes, you probably won't remember me--I had your freshman composition course more than twenty-five years ago.  I dropped out of that course because I was afraid of writing--I didn't think I could do it.  I was so ashamed of dropping the course, however, that I became determined to make it and to get my college degree.  Now, I am the mother of five children, and about five years ago I completed my Masters Degree in nursing.  I just came by to thank you for the inspiration.  Even though I didn't finish the class, you made me want to learn and to continue.  Now I have a wonderful family and the career that twenty-five years ago I could only dream about!"

A story like that just about makes a teacher feel that all the years of work and effort that go into successful teaching has been worthwhile.  As your instructor in this course, I want you to be even more successful than my student above! I am looking forward to your successful completion of our online class at the beginning of your own career path..

In getting started, you will find the online course "Course Overview" and "The Course Orientation Materials" very helpful.  Read through both very carefully before you proceed on to the other course documents. 

Navigating the Website
For an explanation of just how to "get around" inside this website, review carefully the "English 1301 Navigation" page.

Course Development Note
Materials for this course are being developed continuously throughout this term, so please return frequently to the Unit pages and related materials so that you don't miss critical instructional and support items.

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