2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog/Student Handbook 
    
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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog/Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ENGL 0329 - Career Preparation for Writers


Credits: 3

The course introduces students to the methods of becoming a professional writer.  Students will craft and revise cover letters and resumes, apply for jobs, and study interview techniques.  Students will revise writing from other contexts to develop a thorough professional dossier, the contents of which they will use for job application writing samples and/or submit for publication to local and nationally distributed newspapers and magazines.  Students will work with a faculty or staff member on a writing-based project that builds their resumes.

Prerequisites: Senior Standing or permission of instructor, and at least one 300-level English writing course.