A workshop course to develop thinking and writing abilities through frequent writing and digital composition assignments based on critical response to intellectually challenging questions. Emphasis is on the academic writing and composing process--drafting, revising, using peer and teacher critique, editing, and proofreading. Evaluation is partly based on a portfolio of revised work. Satisfies Communication: Writing GenEd requirement; satisfies SEEDS Effective Writing I student learning outcome in alignment with Educated Citizenry; Self Discovery and Self Care value.