This post originally appeared on the University Writing Program’s website. From cultivating skills to general interest, students select minors for many different reasons. The University Writing ...

Corrected: An earlier version of this story misstated Steve Graham’s affiliation. He is a professor at Arizona State University. If you want a hint of the gap between students’ writing skills and ...

Professional writing courses allow students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to join a community of professionals who are communication experts in a multitude of workplace settings: ...

Lilly Ackerman, a senior majoring in evolution, ecology and biodiversity and minoring in professional writing, works at her laptop in the CoHo at UC Davis. (Alexa Carter/UC Davis) If you’ve ever ...

Professional writing isn’t easy. As a blogger, journalist or reporter, you have to meet several challenges to stay at the top of your trade. You have to stay up to date with the latest developments ...

After several years of teaching data analytics, I have come to an agreement that at the end of each academic semester, I will suffer through grading between 20 and 40 group reports. Each report is ...

Communication skills are essential to a successful career, no matter what industry or role you work in. The professional writing minor gives students the opportunity to study, learn and engage with ...

Open the doors to a range of exciting careers with a professional writing degree. You’ll be prepared with a strong foundation of communication skills, while also realizing your creative potential.

A Professional Writing degree from SUNY Cortland opens the doors to a range of exciting careers in writing, editing, journalism, web design, publishing, business communication, marketing, and ...