ENGL 1549 - Writing 1 with Support
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 16, CRN 43011,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Darrel Lawrence
Email: dlawrence01@ysu.edu
Course Description
1549. Writing 1 with Support. This four-credit hour version of English 1550: Writing 1 develops an awareness of writing processes and provides strategies for generating ideas, drafting, giving and receiving feedback, revising, and editing. Students analyze texts in light of specific audiences, purposes, and contexts and develop critical skills in reading, thinking, and writing. Students write a minimum of 5,000 words (approximately 20 double-spaced pages) cumulatively across the major assignments and incorporate sources into their writing. English 1549 counts as the first of two required composition courses in the general education core. Grading is ABCDF, but students must earn a "C" or better to satisfy the General Education requirement and continue to ENGL 1551 or ENGL 1551H. Prereq.: Placement by ACT/SAT test results OR Composition Placement Test results OR completion of English 1509 OR English 1541. 4 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | The Norton Field Guide to Writing with readings and handbook, 7E | Richard Bullock, Deborah Bertsch and Maureen Daly Goggin | 978-1-324-08763-2 |
| Optional | Student Guide to Artificial Intelligence (article) | Elon University; AAC and U | |
| Required | Track Your Time for 30 Days. What You Learn Might Surprise You (article) | Dorie Clark |
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The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Introduction and Growth Mindset | Due 8/30 at 11:59pm: Writing Sample Assignment: Please read and follow directions carefully Quiz #1: Ch 5 Due 8/30 before 11:59:55pm: Discussion: Introduce Yourself - Post by Wednesday, Respond by Sunday - Reply |
| 8/31 | Effective Emails and Academic Literacies | Due 9/6 at 11:59pm: Quiz: Ch 1,2 and 4 Five Emails |
| 9/7 | The Rhetorical Situation | Due 9/13 at 11:59pm: Quiz: Ch 7-10 Adapting to the Rhetorical Situation |
| 9/14 | Pre-Writing and Reflective Analysis for Major Assignment 1 | Due 9/20 at 11:59pm: Quiz: Ch 27-28-29 |
| 9/21 | Writing Ethically with AI | Due 9/25 at 11:59pm: AI Collaboration Practice: Note Friday due date Due 9/27 at 11:59pm: Quiz: Ch 6 Writing with Generative AI AI Usage Evaluation Reflection |
| 9/28 | Pre-Writing for Major Assignment 1 | Due 10/4 before 11:59:58pm: Discussion: Challenges and Suggestions for Effective Organization - Reply Due 10/4 at 11:59pm: MA1 Reflective Analysis: Pre-Writing |
| 10/5 | Peer Review and Draft for Major Assignment 1 | Due 10/11 at 11:59pm: Quiz: Ch 30, 31 |
| 10/12 | Effective Feedback and Peer Review for Major Assignment 1 | |
| 10/19 | Revision for Major Assignment 1 2nd Draft | Due 10/25 at 11:59pm: Quiz: Ch 32, 33, 34 MA1: Reflective Analysis 2nd Draft |
| 10/26 | Textual Analysis and Pre-Writing for Major Assignment 2 | Due 10/28 at 11:59pm: Journal: MA2 Ad/Sponsor/Topic Confirmation. Due by Wednesday. |
| 11/2 | First Draft and Peer Review of Major Assignment 2 | Due 11/1 at 11:59pm: Quiz: Ch 13 MA2 Pre-Writing |
| 11/9 | Second Draft of Major Assignment 2 | |
| 11/16 | Compare and Contrast for Major Assignment 3 | Due 11/15 at 11:59pm: MA2 2nd Draft |
| 11/23 | Compare and Contrast Draft Work | Due 11/22 at 11:59pm: MA 3 Compare and Contrast (you vs AI) Due 11/22 before 11:59:59pm: MA3 Daily Journal: Extra Credit up to 20 points Due 11/22 at 11:59pm: Quiz: Ch 40 "Comparing and Contrasting" Due 11/23 before 11:59:19pm: Feedback Journal: Exercise your metacognition (and is that a new vocab word?) Due 11/28 at 11:59pm: Final Reflective Essay Due 11/28 before 11:59:59pm: Vocabulary Journal: Activate your intellectual curiosity Due 11/28 at 11:59pm: Writing 1 Key Principles: Test |
| 11/30 | Semester Wrap-up | |
| 12/7 | Revisions for Semester |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.