Professional Writing

Possessing the ability to write well and to persuade effectively is advantageous to any working professional in any field. This minor in professional writing focuses on the basic theories and practical applications that govern communication in most professional workplaces. As a supporting minor to a primary major, it will strengthen a student’s marketability. Students will learn about the key importance of audience, genre, and context in workplace communication. Effective communication is so much more than mere comma placement, and through examining real-world communication scenarios, this minor studies what matters to good writing.