UCLA will offer a professional writing minor for students to improve their practical writing skills. The minor offers an array of specialized writing courses in topics including web literacy, ...

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 ...

Communication skills are essential to a successful career, no matter what industry or role you work in. The professional writing minor gives students the opportunity to study, learn and engage with ...

Learning and honing business writing skills can have a positive impact on an individual's career advancement. Effective communication makes an organization run smoothly. Professional writing improves ...

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 ...

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 a book can be an intimidating yet rewarding endeavor. Beyond personal satisfaction, the process of authoring a book has far-reaching implications for professional development. Whether you’re ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: ...

Professional Writing focuses on writing effectively for a range of careers, communities, and contexts. Professional Writing majors engage with writing as action, learning to write in print and digital ...