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 Spur

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 Introduction to Public Relations Writing -- COMM 210

• Press Release promoting a fictional event
• Brochure promoting a university organization
• Blog created through WordPress

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 Business Communication -- ENG 331

• E-mail Message addressing a crisis

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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
• eFolio

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