This post originally appeared on the University Writing Program’s website. From cultivating skills to general interest, students select minors for many different reasons. The University Writing ...

Writing is a lifelong skill that dictates communication across various platforms. Whether social networking, professional reporting, or academic assignment, one must demonstrate the ability to convey ...

Professional writing courses allow students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to join a community of professionals who are communication experts in a multitude of workplace settings: ...

Corrected: An earlier version of this story misstated Steve Graham’s affiliation. He is a professor at Arizona State University. If you want a hint of the gap between students’ writing skills and ...

Writing is a skill often relegated to the backdrop of a student's academic journey, overshadowed by grades, majors, and extracurricular activities. However, the ability to write clearly and ...

This article describes one MSW program's innovative and informed response to the pervasive problem of inadequate professional writing skills. We articulate the rationale, implementation, and ...

Students in the Professional Writing Minor have the option of taking ENGL 4970, the Professional Writing Internship. This is a great way to build your résumé while you are still in school. As a former ...

The Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) Teaching Awards Committee has selected two proposals for 2021 Wayne and Helen Townsend Writing Excellence Fund grants. The endowment ...

Open the doors to a range of exciting careers with a professional writing degree. You’ll be prepared with a strong foundation of communication skills, while also realizing your creative potential.