ENGL 1549 - Writing 1 with Support
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 27, CRN 43965,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Stephanie Caldwell
Email: secaldwell@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 |
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| Required | The Norton Field Guide to Writing (7th Edition) | Richard Bullock, Deborah Bertsch, & Maureen Daly Goggin | 978-1324087335 |
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
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| Wed | 8/26 | Introductions & Growth Mindset | Due 8/30 at 11:59pm: Writing Sample Assignment: Please read and follow directions carefully Syllabus/Schedule Test Due 8/30 before 11:59:55pm: Discussion: Introduce Yourself: Post by Wednesday, Respond by Sunday - Reply |
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| Wed | 9/2 | Academic Literacies and composing effective emails. | Due 9/6 at 11:59pm: Five Emails Assignment Quiz: Ch 1,2 and 4 |
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| Wed | 9/9 | The Rhetorical Situation | Due 9/13 at 11:59pm: Adapting to the Rhetorical Situation Quiz: Ch 7-10 Due 9/13 before 11:59:58pm: Discussion: Hamilton and the Rhetorical Situation - Reply |
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| Wed | 9/16 | The Writing Process & Major Assignment 1 | Due 9/20 at 11:59pm: Quiz: Ch 27-28-29 Due 9/20 before 11:59:59pm: Discussion: MA1 - What "opportunity to learn" does it offer? - Reply |
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| Wed | 9/23 | Writing Ethically with AI | Chapter 6: Writing with Generative AI | |
| Wed | 9/30 | MA1 Pre-Writing | Due 10/4 at 11:59pm: MA1 Reflective Analysis: Pre-Writing |
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| Wed | 10/7 | MA1 First Draft, Peer Review, & Feedback Journal | Due 10/11 at 11:59pm: Quiz: Ch 30-31 MA1: Reflective Analysis FIRST DRAFT due Sun (10/12) |
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| Wed | 10/14 | Effective Feedback & MA1 Peer Review | Due 10/18 before 11:59:58pm: MA1 Peer Review - Post by Thurs (10/15) and Review two peers by Sun (10/18) - Reply |
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| Wed | 10/21 | Revision & MA1 2nd Draft | Due 10/25 at 11:59pm: MA1 2nd Draft Quiz: Ch 32-33-34 |
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| Mon | 11/2 | Major Assignment 2 - Textual Analysis | Due 11/1 at 11:59pm: Quiz: Ch 13 MA2 Pre-Writing |
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| Wed | 11/4 | Intro to MA2 Pre-Writing | Due 11/7 before 11:59:58pm: MA2 Peer Review - Post by Thurs (11/5) and Review two peers by Sat (11/7) - Reply |
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| Mon | 11/9 | MA2 First Draft | Due 11/8 at 11:59pm: MA2 First Draft |
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| Wed | 11/18 | MA2 2nd Draft & MA3 Comparative Rhetorical Analysis | Due 11/18 at 11:59pm: MA2 2nd Draft Due 11/20 at 11:59pm: MA3 Pre-Writing |
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| Wed | 11/25 | MA3 First Draft | Due 11/25 at 11:59pm: MA3: FIRST DRAFT |
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| Wed | 12/2 | MA3 Final Draft & Final Reflective Essay | Due 12/5 at 11:59pm: Final Reflective Essay Due 12/2 at 11:59pm: MA3: FINAL DRAFT |
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| Mon | 12/7 | No Class Meeting | Due 12/6 before 11:59:59pm: Vocabulary Journal |
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| Wed | 12/9 | No Class Meeting | Due 12/11 before 11:59:19pm: Feedback Journal |
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.