ENGL 1551 - Writing 2
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 33, CRN 40453,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Anissa Al-Karain
Email: aoalkarain@ysu.edu
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Course Description
This course builds upon students’ knowledge of the writing process and rhetorical concepts as they conduct scholarly inquiry on a specific topic using academic research. The course emphasizes the process of investigation including identifying problems to explore with research, collecting data from primary and/or secondary sources, synthesizing source material, and clearly presenting the results of these inquiries in a research-based argument. Students write a minimum of 5,000 words (approximately 20 double-spaced pages) cumulatively across the major assignments. Grading is ABCDF. English 1551 is three semester hours. Prereq.: ENGL 1549 with a grade of "C" or better or ENGL 1550 with a grade of "C" or better or ACT/SAT scores or Composition Placement Test results. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Norton Field Guide to Writing: With Readings and Handbook- With Code | Richard Bullock & Deborah Bertsch | 9781324087632 |
These materials are included in your course and will be available digitally on the first day of class.
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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| Tue | 8/25 | Textbook • n/a Resources: • Maag Library Research Guide (MO 4, MO 5) Videos: • “Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset” (MLO2 | Module 1: Introductions and Orientation 1. Access Norton Guide ebook and be familiar with its navigation and features (CO 3) 2. Complete Blackboard Orientation to master course navigation (CO 3) 3. Access Blackboard to create a Discussion Board thread in Forum 1 to introduce yourself to the class and respond to at least two classmates' introductions (CO 3) 4. Read Maag Library research guide to gain familiarity with online academic research (CO3) 5. Establish a preliminary time frame for research projects (CO 2 | Due 8/25 at 11:59pm: Writing Sample |
| Thu | 8/27 | Textbook • n/a Resources: • Maag Library Research Guide (MO 4, MO 5) Videos: • “Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset” (MLO2) | Module 1: Introductions and Orientation 1. Access Norton Guide ebook and be familiar with its navigation and features (CO 3) 2. Complete Blackboard Orientation to master course navigation (CO 3) 3. Access Blackboard to create a Discussion Board thread in Forum 1 to introduce yourself to the class and respond to at least two classmates' introductions (CO 3) 4. Read Maag Library research guide to gain familiarity with online academic research (CO3) 5. Establish a preliminary time frame for research projects (CO 2 | Due 8/30 at 11:59pm: Discussion - 1st Draft Peer Review - Reply Syllabus Quiz Discussion - Introductions - Reply |
| Tue | 9/1 | Textbook: • Norton Part 7, "Doing Research" Ch 47 “Getting a Start on Research” (MLO1) • Norton Ch 38 "Arguing" (MLO 1) Videos: • “Choosing and Narrowing Research Topics for APA papers” (MO 1) • “Selecting a Research Paper Topic” (MO 1) | Module 2: Selecting a Research Topic • MLO 1: Identify a research paper topic by discovering and using invention strategies then posting and responding to posts in Discussion Forum 2. (CO 2,3 | |
| Thu | 9/3 | Textbook: • Norton Part 7, "Doing Research" Ch 47 “Getting a Start on Research” (MLO1) • Norton Ch 38 "Arguing" (MLO 1) Videos: • “Choosing and Narrowing Research Topics for APA papers” (MO 1) • “Selecting a Research Paper Topic” (MO 1) | Module 2: Selecting a Research Topic • MLO 1: Identify a research paper topic by discovering and using invention strategies then posting and responding to posts in Discussion Forum 2. (CO 2,3 | Due 9/6 at 11:59pm: Discussion - Research Topic - Reply Due 9/3 at 11:59pm: In Class Assignment 1/15 Due 9/6 at 11:59pm: Quiz: Ch 38 "Arguing" Quiz: Ch 47 "Getting a Start on Research" MA1 Topic Choices |
| Tue | 9/8 | Textbook • Norton Chapter 7-10 “Part 2: Rhetorical Situations” Purpose, Audience, Genre, Stance Other Resources Instructor Handout • Writing Assignment 1 – Research Proposal (MLO 3) | Module 3: Research Proposal and Writing with Rhetoric • MLO 2: identify and discuss rhetorical situations • MLO 3: Compose and submit a research paper proposal . (CO 2,3 | |
| Thu | 9/10 | Textbook • Norton Chapter 7-10 “Part 2: Rhetorical Situations” Purpose, Audience, Genre, Stance Other Resources Instructor Handout • Writing Assignment 1 – Research Proposal (MLO 3) | Module 3: Research Proposal and Writing with Rhetoric • MLO 2: identify and discuss rhetorical situations • MLO 3: Compose and submit a research paper proposal . (CO 2,3 | Due 9/13 at 11:59pm: Quiz: Ch 48 "Finding Sources" |
| Tue | 9/15 | Textbook • Norton Chapter 7-10 “Part 2: Rhetorical Situations” Purpose, Audience, Genre, Stance | Module 3 continued: Writing rhetorically • MLO 1: identify and discuss rhetorical situation | |
| Thu | 9/17 | Textbook • Norton Chapter 7-10 “Part 2: Rhetorical Situations” Purpose, Audience, Genre, Stance | Module 3 continued: Writing rhetorically • MLO 1: identify and discuss rhetorical situation | Due 9/20 at 11:59pm: Quiz: Ch 49 "Evaluating Sources" and Ch 16 "Annotated Bibliographies ..." MA1 Final Submissions |
| Tue | 9/22 | Textbook • Norton Chapter 48, “Finding Sources” • Norton Chapter 63, “Arguments” ‘Black Mamas Lives Matter: The Severe Disparity in Maternal Mortality Rates’ pp 773-778 Website Link “How to Find Articles – Getting Started | Module 4 Incorporating sources in discussion • MLO 1: Identify elements of APA • MLO 2: evaluating rhetoric in sources for analysis and discussion | |
| Thu | 9/24 | Textbook • Norton Chapter 48, “Finding Sources” • Norton Chapter 63, “Arguments” ‘Black Mamas Lives Matter: The Severe Disparity in Maternal Mortality Rates’ pp 773-778 Website Link “How to Find Articles – Getting Started | Module 4 Incorporating sources in discussion • MLO 1: Identify elements of APA • MLO 2: evaluating rhetoric in sources for analysis and discussion | Due 9/27 at 11:59pm: MA1 Reflection Essay/Submissions Due 9/24 at 11:59pm: In Class Activity Proposals SUBMIT HERE |
| Tue | 9/29 | Textbook • Chapter 49 “Evaluating Sources (MLO 1) • Chapter 16 “Annotated Bibliographies”(MLO 2) | Module 5-6: Finding and Evaluating Sources- Doing the research and RR 1 and 2 • MLO 1: Identify a minimum of ten potential sources/ Annotated Bib • MLO 2: Evaluate sources for research credibility and applicability | Finding sources in class |
| Thu | 10/1 | Textbook • Chapter 49 “Evaluating Sources (MLO 1) • Chapter 16 “Annotated Bibliographies”(MLO 2) | Module 5-6: Finding and Evaluating Sources- Doing the research and RR 1 and 2 • MLO 1: Identify a minimum of ten potential sources/ Annotated Bib • MLO 2: Evaluate sources for research credibility and applicability | Evaluating sources in class |
| Tue | 10/6 | Videos • “Creating an Annotated Bibliography” • "APA 7th Edition Format & Citations" Other Resources Instructor Handouts • Writing Assignment 2 – Annotated Bibliography ((MLO 1, MLO 2 | Module 7: Annotated Bibliography and APA Style • MLO 1: Compile APA-formatted Annotated Bibliography • MLO 2: Submit Writing Assignment 2 - Annotated Bibliography | |
| Thu | 10/8 | Videos • “Creating an Annotated Bibliography” • "APA 7th Edition Format & Citations" Other Resources Instructor Handouts • Writing Assignment 2 – Annotated Bibliography ((MLO 1, MLO 2 | Module 7: Annotated Bibliography and APA Style • MLO 1: Compile APA-formatted Annotated Bibliography • MLO 2: Submit Writing Assignment 2 - Annotated Bibliography | Due 10/11 at 11:59pm: Reading Response 1: Supporting an Argument Due 10/9 at 11:59pm: Debate Documents Due 10/8 at 11:59pm: In Class Assignment 4.9.26 Due 10/11 at 11:59pm: YOUR Annotation Sample goes HERE |
| Tue | 10/13 | Textbook • Norton, Ch 63 “Arguments” ‘Black Mamas’ Lives Matter … (773-778) Video • “How to Use Sources in Your APA or MLA Essay: Outlining with Sources” (MLO 1) Other Resources Instructor Handouts • Writing Assignment 3: Research Paper Outline (MLO 1) | Module 8: Outline and Reading Response 3 • MLO 1: Organize notes into a preliminary outline (CO 2) • MLO 2: Provide peer feedback (CO 2, 3) • MLO 3: Use feedback to revise and submit final outline (CO 2, 3 | |
| Thu | 10/15 | Textbook • Norton, Ch 63 “Arguments” ‘Black Mamas’ Lives Matter … (773-778) Video • “How to Use Sources in Your APA or MLA Essay: Outlining with Sources” (MLO 1) Other Resources Instructor Handouts • Writing Assignment 3: Research Paper Outline (MLO 1) | Module 8: Outline and Reading Response 3 • MLO 1: Organize notes into a preliminary outline (CO 2) • MLO 2: Provide peer feedback (CO 2, 3) • MLO 3: Use feedback to revise and submit final outline (CO 2, 3 | Due 10/15 before 11:59:36pm: Discussion 4 - MA2 Peer Review Round 1 - Reply Due 10/17 at 11:59pm: Reading Response 2: Opposing Views Due 10/18 at 11:59pm: MA2 Outline |
| Tue | 10/20 | Textbook • Norton, Ch 15 “Key Features of Arguments’, “A Guide to Writing Arguments” (MLO 1) • Norton, Ch 38 “Arguing” (MLO 1) • Norton Ch 63 “Arguments” ‘the Fast and the Fashionable’ (763 #2) (MLO 3) Video • “Top Ten Logical Fallacies” (MLO 2) | Module 9: Argument, Synthesizing Sources and Reading Response 4 • MLO 1: Examine and Analyze Types of arguments • MLO 2: Identify logical fallacies • MLO 3: Read and respond to specific questions regarding authors' adaptation to key academic writing concepts | |
| Thu | 10/22 | Textbook • Norton, Ch 15 “Key Features of Arguments’, “A Guide to Writing Arguments” (MLO 1) • Norton, Ch 38 “Arguing” (MLO 1) • Norton Ch 63 “Arguments” ‘the Fast and the Fashionable’ (763 #2) (MLO 3) Video • “Top Ten Logical Fallacies” (MLO 2) | Module 9: Argument, Synthesizing Sources and Reading Response 4 • MLO 1: Examine and Analyze Types of arguments • MLO 2: Identify logical fallacies • MLO 3: Read and respond to specific questions regarding authors' adaptation to key academic writing concepts | Due 10/25 at 11:59pm: Quiz: Ch 15 "Arguing a Position" (184-196) Reading Response 3: Audience MA2 Full Draft Submission |
| Tue | 10/27 | Textbook • Norton, Ch 50 “Synthesizing Ideas” (MLO 1) • Norton, Ch 51 “Quoting, Paraphrasing and Summarizing” (MLO 1) Other Resources Instructor Handouts (provided as preview) • Sample APA Research Paper : This sample APA paper is annotated and color-coded and should serve as a guide for formatting and content. • Writing Assignments 4 and 5: 1st Draft and 2nd Draft - This assignment description presents the requirements and reminders for the upcoming drafts of your research paper. Videos (MLO 2) • "APA Formatting” • “APA Quoting” • “APA Citations” • “APA References” | Module 10: Synthesizing, Quoting, Formatting APA • MLO 1: Respond correctly to test questions re: incorporating outside material into academic writing • MLO 2:Review APA style element | Due 10/27 at 11:59pm: Quiz: Ch 49 "Synthesizing Ideas" and Ch 50 "Quoting, Paraphrasing ..." |
| Thu | 10/29 | Textbook • Norton, Ch 50 “Synthesizing Ideas” (MLO 1) • Norton, Ch 51 “Quoting, Paraphrasing and Summarizing” (MLO 1) Other Resources Instructor Handouts (provided as preview) • Sample APA Research Paper : This sample APA paper is annotated and color-coded and should serve as a guide for formatting and content. • Writing Assignments 4 and 5: 1st Draft and 2nd Draft - This assignment description presents the requirements and reminders for the upcoming drafts of your research paper. Videos (MLO 2) • "APA Formatting” • “APA Quoting” • “APA Citations” • “APA References” | Module 10: Synthesizing, Quoting, Formatting APA • MLO 1: Respond correctly to test questions re: incorporating outside material into academic writing • MLO 2:Review APA style element | Due 10/29 at 11:59pm: Reading Response 4: Argument Due 10/30 at 11:59pm: Annotated Bibliography Prompt/Submission Due 10/31 at 11:59pm: MA2 50% DRAFTS [submit here] |
| Tue | 11/3 | Textbook (MLO 1) • Norton, Ch 31 "Drafting" • Norton, Ch 33 “Getting Response and Revising” • Norton, Ch 34 “Editing and Proofreading” Other Resources Instructor Handouts: • Writing Assignment 4: 1st Draft (MLO2) | Module 11-12: Writing Assignment 4 – 1st Draft, Consultation • MLO 1: Review editing and revision strategies • MLO 2: Employ all research, integration strategies to compose and submit 1st draft | |
| Thu | 11/5 | Textbook (MLO 1) • Norton, Ch 31 "Drafting" • Norton, Ch 33 “Getting Response and Revising” • Norton, Ch 34 “Editing and Proofreading” Other Resources Instructor Handouts: • Writing Assignment 4: 1st Draft (MLO2) | Module 11-12: Writing Assignment 4 – 1st Draft, Consultation • MLO 1: Review editing and revision strategies • MLO 2: Employ all research, integration strategies to compose and submit 1st draft | Due 11/5 at 11:59pm: Quiz: Ch 33 "Getting Response and Revising" and Ch 34 "Editing and Proofreading" |
| Tue | 11/10 | Sign up for designated conference time | Module 13: Peer Review and Revision • MLO 1: Hone revision practices • MLO 2: Collaborate to improve revising and editing skills • MLO 3: Revise thoroughly to correct upper and lower level errors | |
| Thu | 11/12 | Sign up for designated conference time & review giving feedback/making revisions ppt | Module 13: Peer Review and Revision • MLO 1: Hone revision practices • MLO 2: Collaborate to improve revising and editing skills • MLO 3: Revise thoroughly to correct upper and lower level errors | |
| Tue | 11/17 | Module 14: Conferences and Revision | ||
| Thu | 11/19 | Module 14: Conferences and Revision | ||
| Tue | 11/24 | No Class | ||
| Thu | 11/26 | No Class | ||
| Tue | 12/1 | Module 15: 2nd Draft (final version) | Due 11/30 at 11:59pm: MA3 Presentation Submissions |
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| Thu | 12/3 | Module 15: 2nd Draft (final version) | Due 12/5 at 11:59pm: Writing Center Appointments Due 12/9 at 11:59pm: MA2 Research Argumentative Prompt/Submissions |
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| Tue | 12/8 | No Class | ||
| Thu | 12/10 | No Class |
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.