Professional Writing Workshop

This course introduces students to professional writing practices across a range of genres, mediums and purposes. It begins with academic writing, orienting students to the specific disciplines and conventions of peer-reviewed journals and publishing practices in English Studies. In addition, the course addresses writing for popular audiences, promotional or business writing, and travel blogging. Emphasis will be placed on learning, adapting and understanding professional writing genres across print and non-print mediums. The course culminates in a final writing project submitted to a publication medium of the student's choice. Offered alternate years.