Examples of Professional Writing

Below are student examples and sample syllabi from the core writing courses within the PWC major. Each course focuses on a different area of professional writing.

Examples

 Introduction to Journalism -- ENG 204

• Journalism Article
• Campus Newspaper, The Mustang Buzz

 Business Communication -- ENG 331

• E-mail Message addressing a crisis

 Scientific and Technical Writing -- ENG 360

• Museum poster describing a natural science concept
• Memo proposing a change to campus
• Analytical Report recommending a new sustainable option

 Editing Techincal Documents -- ENG 420

• Electronic Editing using Microsoft Word
• Proposal Presentation for a client project

 Writing and New Media -- ENG 460

• Memo for client website

 Theory and Practice of Professional Writing (capstone) -- ENG 492

• Writer's Report highlighting a professional in the field
• Cover Letter / Resume for an advertising position
• eFolio

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