Certificate in Professional Writing

The Professional Writing Certificate prepares students to communicate as rhetorically effective and ethical writers in diverse workplace contexts. Students learn the theories that inform professional writing and gain hands-on experience by producing a variety of professional documents and completing an internship. Professional writing takes place within organizational and/or institutional contexts and includes workplace genres such as reports, correspondence, manuals, employment documents, grants, etc. Given the contexts in which professional writing takes place, there is a strong emphasis on writing in digital environments and using data effectively.

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