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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