Research Project

                  The topic I have chosen to do my research on is “ First-Year Composition Should Be Skipped” by Paul G. Cook. The author in this essay is basically trying to explain the pros and cons on why first year composition is important or not important for students to take and what parents think regarding if their child should take the class or not. First Year Composition is the first college English class for students to take. It basically goes over everything you were taught in high school for students to refresh their writing skills and be prepared for other college classes.

                  Cook briefly explains in his essay about First year composition and is the class worth taking it and putting your time and effort in it. He also talks about the questions he has got from parents regarding if the class is worth spending their money on and their kids’ time. Cook also tells us about “Most institutions offer incoming students a way to skip or test out of FYC if they perform well enough on a placement exam.” Meaning that if they do well on the placement test they don’t have to take the class and waste their own money or their parents on it. First year composition classes are not cheap to pay for so this is a great advantage for students who can’t afford to pay that much for the class. Cook also explains that “Students in FYC also receive one-on-one coaching that they are not likely to get in other classes.” Which means the professor is putting more focus on the student to help them do better, which won’t be the case in other college classes. FYC also helps students get familiar with college classes and what to expect for future classes that they are going to have to take.

                       In conclusion, this class worth taking will depend on the students if They think they are not ready for college and just want to get familiar with them then this is an amazing option. If they can’t afford to spend money, a placement test would be the best way for them. Overall Cook gives good details on how the class can be important for students to take and what ways it could help the student.