This document outlines the schedule for a Spring 2017 semester class. It is divided into 18 weeks. Each week covers different reading assignments and writing assignments. Week 1 introduces why students will write and asks them to write about a time when words failed them. Week 2 has no class for MLK Day and assigns reading on curiosity and draft writing. Week 3 discusses writing about those around students and assigns reading on identifying stakeholders. Later weeks cover larger perspectives, research skills, presenting work, and completing a final research paper.