ENGL 4891 - Individual Study
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41032,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Laura Beadling
Email: llbeadling@ysu.edu
Course Description
4891. Individual Study. Exploration of a topic in English studies. An academic project or written report produced in consultation with an English instructor is required. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 3 s.h. Prereq.: Senior standing in English and department permit. 1-3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| No readings |
No readings
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 | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Brainstorming | Nothing | |
| 8/31 | Conceiving a large research project | List of ideas | |
| 9/7 | Structuring a large research project | Refined list of core ideas | |
| 9/14 | Designing a research approach | Search terms | |
| 9/21 | Annotated bibliographies | ||
| 9/28 | Sample annotations | Potential source(s) | |
| 10/5 | Group work on annotated bibliography | ||
| 10/12 | Peer feedback on Annotated Bibliography | Annotated bibliography | |
| 10/19 | Proposal writing | ||
| 10/26 | Examples of proposals | ||
| 11/2 | Peer feedback on proposal | Proposal | |
| 11/9 | Individual consultation on project | ||
| 11/16 | Feedback on project | Final project | |
| 11/23 | Final presentations | Presentation slides | |
| 11/30 | Final presentations | Presentation slides | |
| 12/7 | Final reflection | Final Reflective essay |
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.