First-Year Writing Resources : Welcome

Welcome to the Northeastern Library. 

The First-Year Writing Program is an integral part of Northeastern's Writing Program. The courses emphasize active learning; they are process-orientated and workshop based. You will develop your critical thinking and writing skills by engaging with a variety of readings, exploring different genres of writing, drafting your own writing projects giving and receiving feedback and revising. 

For students: the library can help you develop research strategies, find sources for your projects, help you access print, online, and interlibrary materials, and manage your citations. 

Snell Library is here to support you as you become a part of Northeastern's writing community.

Undergraduate students go through a process of Guided Self-Placement to choose the setting that best suits their goals and learning style. Learn more about our course offerings and Guided Self-Placement.

Overview

First-Year Writing (FYW) courses are process-oriented and workshop-based. This means you can expect to write several drafts of your projects, to reflect on your writing as it develops, and to receive feedback both from peers and your instructors.

Learn more about the courses by reading:

• Official Course Descriptions on Northeastern’s Course Catalog (NUPath > Writing Intensive Courses)
• The Writing Program Learning Goals

All students enrolled in a FYW course will need to complete the Guided Self-Placement process which involves a brief writing assignment due on the first day of class.

Transfer and AP credits are permitted for first year writing.

These resources may be helpful during the writing process.  Explore other pages on this guide for library research links and recommendations.