PWR 699 - Professional Writing Portfolio

Institution:

Chatham University

Subject:

Description:

This course must be taken as each student's last course in the MPW program. This capstone course is a self-directed, guided independent practicum in which the student will produce a written project to the specifications of a "client" in one of the disciplinary areas of study. At the same time, students will have the opportunity to participate in a workshop-style program in which they will analyze the editorial and communication interests of various consumers of writing services (corporate communication offices, magazines, online venues, etc.). The workshop will explore many areas of the business of being a writer and cover copyright and contracts, cover and query letters, standard business practices - and strategies for success.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Other

Notes:

PWR699

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.chatham.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 365-1100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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