This document introduces a composition course and discusses the importance of effective writing. It notes that writing skills are crucial for work, as writing is how people present themselves to employers and colleagues, and it is often the first impression people make in the digital world. Writing is also essential for finding jobs through cover letters and resumes, as well as performing job duties like reports, research, emails, proposals, web content, and more. The document suggests that people write more now in the digital age than ever before and provides an example topic for a paper on whether marijuana should be legalized in California, identifying the purpose and tone that a paper on this topic may take.