Your English 130 experience can be compared to being part of a band. Much like what being part of a band may require from musicians, this course will challenge rhetors to be creative and overcome obstacles.  However, also much like a band, this course can be exciting and be an experience you will never forget. 

        First, every musician needs to find their inspiration. In this course, you will be told that the best way to become an effective writer is to read good literature. Find authors, poets, and publications that will strengthen your writing skills, and pay close attention to their syntax, diction, and tone much like aspiring musicians pay attention to the lyricism and musicianship of their inspirations. This exploration will transform into your tool-your instrument of inspiration. 

        Second, a musician needs a band to collaborate with. The best part of this course is that you are always encouraged to work together. Find a group of people to entrust in and keep each other on track with assignments and dates. A lot of the times, if careless with due dates, you will find yourself staying up all night like a rock star.  Avoid that trouble by working with your bandmates and getting everything done on time. 

        Third, no performance is successful without the help of the band technicians.  Your technicians will be your teacher's assistants. These wonderful men and women are there to make sure everything you do goes smoothly. They run the sound check, make sure your instruments are in tune and are there for you the whole way through.  The T.As, similarily, edit your journals, give creative suggestions, and even help with essays and larger assignments.  These unsung heroes of your English 130 journey will ultimately enhance your performance in this course.  

        Lastly, this course will push you to be creative in ways you never thought.  Much like bands get lost in the creative process, so will you as you dive into the writing process.  The challenge is then to use your instrument, bandmates, and technicians to please the audience-the professor, who you are also advised to get feedback from.  Yours truly wishes you the best of luck as you rock your way through this course and may you receive a standing ovation.  Thank you!