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
- Campus Newspaper, The Spur
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Introduction to Public Relations Writing -- COMM 210
- Press Release promoting a fictional event
- Brochure promoting a university organization
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Business Communication -- ENG 331
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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
- PowerPoint presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference
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Copy Editing -- ENG 420
- Electronic Editing using Microsoft Word
- Proposal Presentation for a client project
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Writing and New Media -- ENG 460
- Memo for client website
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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
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