Decade after decade, Loomis graduates find that their writing skills far exceed those of many of their peers, no matter what major and career they pursue. With a longstanding emphasis on superior writing, Loomis will teach you not only how to write well, but also how to understand the science of good writing. Our English Department faculty lead these efforts with a four-year writing program, the heart of which is the Sophomore Writing Workshop, which meets once a week for the full year.
The emphasis on good writing does not stop at the threshold to English classrooms, either. In the sciences, you will learn to write cogent lab reports. In history courses, you will develop extensive research papers. In social science classes; philosophy, religion, and psychology electives; and foreign language sections alike, you will compose essays, personal reflections, and narratives. A director of writing works with all departments to identify the writing competencies that we want all of our students to attain by the time they graduate and coordinates programs of instruction needed to meet these goals across the curriculum.
Learn more about writing at Loomis Chaffee.