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Professional Writing and Editing

Do you think that writing will be central to your career? Do you simply want to be prepared more fully for writing in the workplace? Courses in Professional Writing and Editing will help you make the most of your skills. Five courses are now available online as part of WVU’s Distance Education program, or as part of the regular course offerings through WVU’s Department of English. While you can take just one or two of the courses, successful completion of all five courses will earn a Professional Writing minor that you can combine with any other major. For more information on the distinctions between the Professional Writing and Editing Certificate, Minor, and Concentration, including eligibility requirements, please visit the Department of English’s undergraduate catalog.

Overview

The cluster of courses in Professional Writing and Editing are designed to introduce you to the theory and practice of writing business and technical documents to prepare you for writing in the professional world. Online writing courses are particularly challenging and in order to succeed in them, students must have strong communication skills, a high degree of motivation, and an ability to work independently. The Professional Writing and Editing courses will help you:

  • Understand the varied roles of writing in professional contexts
  • Apply the conventions of different types of professional writing (memos, reports, etc.)
  • Understand what makes writing usable or accessible for different types of readers
  • Explain and describe specialized information for both technical and non-expert readers
  • Develop visual design skills, including the use of graphics and page design

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For additional information contact Brian Ballentine at Brian.Ballentine@mail.wvu.edu. To register for online courses, contact WVU Online at (800) 253-2762 or email WVUOnlineInquiry@mail.wvu.edu.

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