ENGL 493 - Professional Preparation for Writers

(3 units)

Prerequisites: Upper division standing, admission to the Professional Writing Certificate (PWC) program and completion of the PWC Area I requirements (ENGL 416, ENGL 417, ENGL 418, ENGL 419) OR permission of instructor.
Intensive study of conducting effective applications for internship/employment opportunities in professional and technical writing. Students practice writing employment application documents, using technology in job searches, planning application strategies, conducting themselves in employment interviews, and assessing strengths/weaknesses as employment candidates.

Letter grade only (A-F). (3 contact hours) Not repeatable for credit.