 Minor in Professional Writing
Professional Writing Minor
Given the importance of communication in professional, civic, and personal lives, writing minors are proliferating around the country. The UW Professional Writing Minor (PWM) is designed for students in any major in which effective written communication is highly valued. By providing in-depth writing instructions, this minor prepares those who seek writing expertise beyond the University Studies requirements as well as those considering careers in professional writing, such as:
* technical writing * grant writing
* document design * web authoring
* publishing * public relations
* editing * teaching
Through their coursework, PWM students will learn how to think through the complexities of writing professional documents, including researching, writing, designing, and distributing effective professional discourse. Specific objectives include the ability for students to:
* write and edit professional-quality documents for diverse forums and audiences
* analyze and apply the writing conventions of various discourse communities and genres
* develop a broad repertoire of research skills needed for a wide range of writing projects
* refine their knowledge of grammar, usage, and stylistic choices
* sharpen their understandings of visual elements of document design
* polish oral presentation and communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively
* acquire expertise in the variety of technologies used for professional writing
So that students may engage with the possibilities new technologies afford, all professional writing courses are taught in a state-of-the-art computer classroom.
Course Requirements
The professional writing minor requires 18 credit hours distributed as follows:
Required Foundations Courses:
*English 2035: Writing for Public Forums or
*English 2036: Introduction to Workplace Writing (approval in progress)
*English 4000: 21st Century Issues in Professional Writing
Two or more of the following upper-division professional writing courses:
* English 4010: Technical Writing in the Professions
* English 4020: Editing for Publications
* English 4050: Writer's Workshop/Magazine Writing
* English 4075: Writing for Non Profits (WC)
* English 4970: Professional Writing Internship (prerequisite: 4010, 4020, 4050 or 4070)
Up to two other courses from any discipline that relate to professional writing. These courses might include WB or WC courses in a range of disciplines. Course selections must be made in consultation with the professional writing minor advisor. Click here for detailed course descriptions. All courses in the minor must be completed with a C or better.
Suggested Course Rotations (USP requirement)
Fall
* English 2005: Writing for Technology and the Sciences (WB)
* English 2035: Writing for Public Forums (WB)
* English 2036: Introduction to Workplace Writing (WB) (in progress)
* English 3050: Writing in Digital Spaces (pending approval)
* English 4010: Technical Writing in the Professions (WC)* English 4050: Writer's Workshop/Magazine Writing
* English 4970: Professional Writing Internship
Spring
* English 2005: Writing for Technology and the Sciences (WB)
* English 2035: Writing for Public Forums OR 2036: Introduction to Workplace Writing (alternating each year) (WB)
* English 4000: 21st Century Issues in Professional Writing
* English 4010: Technical Writing in the Professions (WC)
* English 4020: Editing for Publications
* English 4070: Writing for Non Profits (WC)
* English 4970: Professional Writing Internship
For more information, e-mail Dr. Mary P. Sheridan-Rabideau, director of composition, at msherid1@uwyo.edu.
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