Writing Program at Illinois State
The mission of the First Year Writing Program at Illinois State University is to support the instruction of ENG 101 and ENG 145 courses. This includes both training instructors in techniques for successful teaching generally, and helping instructors understand the course and program goals. Our mission also includes the production of course materials and resources for instructors.
The Writing Program at ISU administers two general education writing courses:
- The ENG 101 series courses, which include ENG 101 and ENG 101.10. The ENG 101 course is part of the university's core curriculum. With COMM 110 (a speech communication course), it is part of a two-semester sequence designed to foster specific skills and knowledge for students entering the university.
- The ENG 145 series courses, which include ENG 145 and ENG 145.13 are intermediate-level composition courses that fulfill writing a requirement for students in programs across the university.
More information about the first year writing program is available at the ISU Writing Program website .
Contact Information
Director of the writing program.
Rachel Gramer Associate Professor Stevenson 133A (309) 438-1402
Program Coordinator of the Writing Program
Maegan Gaddis Stevenson 133A (309) 438-3957
Information and Resources
The Writing Program at Illinois State offers a variety of first-year writing courses as well as special themed sections of these courses. Learn more about our first-year writing courses
Forms and Documents
Locate forms and documents used by the Writing Program. Learn more about our forms
Student Concerns and Grade Appeals
Students sometimes have questions or concerns about their ENG 101 or ENG 145 series course or grade. By following the steps below, students are able to file a concern or grade appeal with the Writing Program. Due to FERPA Laws, University employees are limited to discussing concerns and grade appeals with students only. Parents who wish to contact the Writing Program should do so with the understanding that there will be a delay in response until verification has been made with University officials that proper documentation is on file to have the conversation.
- Students should make their best effort to request a meeting with their instructor to discuss their concerns or grade appeal. Many times, a meeting with the instructor is all it takes to solve an issue. (Remember: Grade Appeals may only be made on final grades after the course has been completed).
- If the student is not satisfied with the outcome of the meeting, of if there is a reason the student cannot schedule a meeting with their instructor, they may send an email to the Assistant Director, Maegan Gaddis .
- A member of the Writing Program Administrative Team will contact the student within 48 business hours of receiving the submission to discuss their concern.
- After consulting with the student, the Writing Program will contact the instructor for their statement and supporting documents.
- The Writing Program Administrative Team will make a decision based on all evidence and claims, and report the decision to the student and instructor. The timeframe on this flexes, based on the individual situation.
If you have any questions on the process for filing a Student Concern or Grade Appeal, please contact Maegan Gaddis .
Grassroots Writing Research Journal
The Grassroots Writing Research Journal is the primary text for ENG 101. Beginning in Fall 2012, it will also serve as the primary text for ENG 145. The title of the journal reflects our aspirations--to present writing research by different authors and in a wide range of different topics, forms, and media.
The journal solicits authors from among the students and faculty at Illinois State University as well as among communities beyond the university. We encourage authors to share not only what they've learned about writing, but how they learned it. Thus, each new volume brings together a diverse collection of articles that all enact some form of writing research from a variety of authors. We publish a new volume of the journal each semester. However, purchasing an issue also includes access to the articles published in previous editions.
For questions or to submit to the Grassroots Writing Research Journal, contact Journal Editor Joyce Walker .
University Writing Resources
- The Julia N. Visor Academic Center is a division of University College that provides services and programs designed to assist students in their pursuit of academic excellence at Illinois State University.
- Milner Library
- This resource include a range of materials useful for students in ENG 101.
- Disability Concerns
- Student Counseling Services
- ISU Police Department
University Resources
ENG 101a10 - Composition As Critical Inquiry
Department: English
Description: Rhetorical approach to writing, taught through extensive collaborative drafting, revising, and editing. Emphasis on critical reading and analysis. Computer-assisted. Not for credit for ENG major or minor. May not be taken under the Credit/No credit option. ENG 101 and ENG 101a10 are equivalent; repeat policies will apply.
Credit Hours: 3
General Education: ENG - Communications and Composition
IAI Code: IAI C1 900 Writing Course Sequence
Current Offerings
For the most up-to-date course information, please check the registration system through your myillinoisstate portal ., check the registration system for up-to-the-minute course offerings and availability.
- 001 - Lecture (In Person): M W 9:35 AM - 10:50 AM , Michael Haley 3.00 hour(s)
- 004 - Lecture (In Person): M W 9:35 AM - 10:50 AM , Brittany Larsen 3.00 hour(s)
- 007 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM , Gabrielle Litwiller 3.00 hour(s)
- 010 - Lecture (In Person): M W 12:35 PM - 1:50 PM , Brittany Larsen 3.00 hour(s)
- 013 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 12:35 PM - 1:50 PM , Ishmael Neequaye 3.00 hour(s)
- 016 - Lecture (In Person): M W 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM , Lauren Johnson 3.00 hour(s)
- 019 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM , Ishmael Neequaye 3.00 hour(s)
- 022 - Lecture (In Person): M W 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM , Lauren Johnson 3.00 hour(s)
Dates: 08/19/2024 - 12/07/2024
Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 250C (STV 250C)
Instructor: Michael Haley
Lab Sections
- 002 - Discussion (In Person) : F 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM, AJ Abad
- 003 - Discussion (In Person) : F 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM, AJ Abad
Instructor: AJ Abad
Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 221A (STV 221A)
Instructor: Brittany Larsen
- 005 - Discussion (In Person) : F 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM, Saima Akter
- 006 - Discussion (In Person) : F 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM, Saima Akter
Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 250B (STV 250B)
Instructor: Saima Akter
Instructor: Gabrielle Litwiller
- 008 - Discussion (In Person) : F 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM, Kristy Hume
- 009 - Discussion (In Person) : F 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM, Kristy Hume
Instructor: Kristy Hume
- 011 - Discussion (In Person) : F 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM, Saima Akter
- 012 - Discussion (In Person) : F 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM, Saima Akter
Instructor: Ishmael Neequaye
- 014 - Discussion (In Person) : F 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM, Kate Fortner
- 015 - Discussion (In Person) : F 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM, Kate Fortner
Location: Adlai E. Stevenson Hall 250H (STV 250H)
Instructor: Kate Fortner
Instructor: Lauren Johnson
- 017 - Discussion (In Person) : F 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM, Barbara Kuznetsova
- 018 - Discussion (In Person) : F 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM, Barbara Kuznetsova
Instructor: Barbara Kuznetsova
- 020 - Discussion (In Person) : F 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM, Sarah DelMaramo
- 021 - Discussion (In Person) : F 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM, Sarah DelMaramo
Instructor: Sarah DelMaramo
- 023 - Discussion (In Person) : F 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM, Kaitlyn Tibbetts
- 024 - Discussion (In Person) : F 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM, Kaitlyn Tibbetts
Instructor: Kaitlyn Tibbetts
ISU Writing Program
Publishing Writing Research
The grassroots writing research journal (gwrj).
About the GWR Journal
GWRJ Current Issue
GWRJ Past Issues
Researching for the GWRJ
Writing for the GWRJ
Submitting to the GWRJ
Conversations with Authors
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Our university writing program teaches writing research as a way of understanding how complex writing is when we use writing to do things in the world. top of page. ... New GWRJ issue Fall 2024. The Grassroots Writing Research Journal editorial team is proud to announce the 28th publication of the journal. GWRJ 15.1 shares literate activity ...
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The Grassroots Writing Research Journal is produced twice each year by the Writing Program at Illinois State University. The print issue of each journal is used as a primary text in two of ISU's undergraduate general education writing courses. Digital versions of previous issues are available (free) online. The title of the journal reflects ...
The Grassroots Writing Research Journal 12.2 is now available to view online at The Writing Program website! http://isuwriting.com/gwrj-12-2-spring-2022/
The Grassroots Writing Research Journal is a text produced each semester by the Writing Program. It is the primary text for ENG 101 and ENG 145 (ENG 145.13 classes do not use this text, although they may make use of the archives). The title of the journal reflects our aspirations—to present writing research by different authors and in a wide ...
Last Updated: January 2013 1 Teaching with the Grassroots Writing Research Journal A RESOURCE FOR WRITING PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS Encouraging Students to Write Grassroots Articles: 1. Create a project in which students will write Grassroots articles as their final products. If you choose to teach this project, the editors can provide support for you in two ways: 1) an editor
Grassroots Writing Research Journal. The Grassroots Writing Research Journal is the primary text for ENG 101. Beginning in Fall 2012, it will also serve as the primary text for ENG 145. The title of the journal reflects our aspirations--to present writing research by different authors and in a wide range of different topics, forms, and media.
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The ISU Writing Program supports the work of English 101 and English 145 courses, which are designed to serve different populations of students and the needs of different colleges and programs throughout the university. We adhere to the goals of the ISU general education curriculum and our own program Learning Outcomes, while promoting a focus ...
150 Grassroots Writing Research Journal are not sure how to proceed, please contact us. One of our editorial staff will be happy to work with you one-on-one to develop your idea and/or article. Honoraria The GWRJ offers an honorarium of $50.00 for each article published in a print issue of the GWRJ. Style and Tone
The Grassroots Writing Research Journal (GWRJ) is dedicated to publishing writing research by everyday writers like you-like all of us. Who. We are committed to publishing GWRJ authors who are undergraduate writing students, graduate student teachers, university faculty members, high school teachers and students, middle school teachers and ...
GWRJ Editors — Publishing with the Grassroots Writing Research Journal 117 Style and Tone Because we encourage so many different kinds of textual production and research in the GWRJ, issues of appropriate style and tone can be complicated. However, we can offer some basic style criteria for authors to consider: 1. The readership of the GWRJ ...
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GRASSROOTS WRITING RESEARCH JOURNAL Issue 10.1 - Fall 2019 Joyce R. Walker - Editor Rebecca Lorenzo - Managing Editor Shannon Harman - Associate Editor Katy Lewis - Assistant Editor Blake Reno - Assistant Editor Daniel Freeman - 402 Assistant Editor Laurel Krapivkin - 402 Assistant Editor Heather Lamb - 402 Assistant Editor
Read the Grassroots Writing Research Journal issue 12.1 for Fall 2021 here. Read the Grassroots Writing Research Journal issue 12.1 for Fall 2021 here. top of page. ISU Writing Program. What We Do. ... conduct a co-interview where they ask each other questions about their perspectives on everyday literate activity and writing research. The ...
1) Writing Research Identity: Living and Writing in the World. Students will learn to understand and articulate how learning new skills and ideas affects their thinking and behavior as writers. Students will use knowledge gained in all of the other seven learning outcome areas to demonstrate this ability. What this Outcome Means.
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Rhetorical approach to writing, taught through extensive collaborative drafting, revising, and editing. Emphasis on critical reading and analysis. Computer-assisted. Not for credit for ENG major or minor. May not be taken under the Credit/No credit option. ENG 101 and ENG 101a10 are equivalent; repeat policies will apply.
The Grassroots Writing Research Journal current issue is only available through Illinois State University bookstores, not through other vendors. You can get a copy from ISU's Redbird Spirit Shop at two locations: on North Street and in the Bone Student Center. If one bookstore is sold out, contact the other bookstore to get a copy.
Rebecca LorenzoAs our tenth year of publication at the Grassroots Writing Research Journal begins, we are excited to share this new issue w. th our readers. The 10.1 issue includes a variety of articles by plenty of new voices that each provide intriguing and thought-provoking perspectives as they pursue investigations into a range of literate ...
A NOTE on other definitions of CHAT: Angela Sheets, in her Grassroots Writing Research Journal article "Angela Rides the Bus: A High Stakes Adventure Involving Riveting Research, Amazing Activity Systems, and a Stylish Metacognitive Thinking Cap" (GWRJ, 5.1, p. 134-5), provides two additional definitions of CHAT; one with pictures! ...
1. Introduction. As noted by Majidi et al. (Citation 2020), L2 writing is a cognitively demanding task that requires language learners to understand linguistic knowledge, awareness of social context, and a higher precision level than L2 speaking.L2 writers also face distinct challenges compared to first language (L1) writers (Eckstein & Ferris, Citation 2018).
Learn more about how the ISU Writing Program publishes writing research and how you can write for the Grassroots Writing Research Journal.