ENG 205 - Introduction to Professional Writing

3 credits

Good writers and editors can put their skills to use in a myriad of professional careers, including public relations, book and magazine publishing, corporate communication, web content development, education and training, marketing and advertising, technical writing, and many others. Each discipline assumes its practitioners have mastered certain basic skills critical to success in the profession. Therefore, this course examines the writing, editing, and information design skills that form the basis of a professional writing career. This course also examines the appropriate and effective use of media, such as graphs and photos, as well as communication channels, especially those that employ technology.