Introduction to Professional Writing

English 290
Syllabus for Fall 2001

Policy Statement

Handouts

ProPencity

Susan Romano Home Page

Week 1   
August 21 and 23

Assignment Handout 1
Listserv Instructions

For next week:
Longman Guide to the Web pp. 1-89.

Week 2
August 28 and 30

Topic: Working web sites
Writing: Dreamweaver pages

Account and Page Work Due August 30

Week 3
September 4 and 6

Topic: Principles of Visual Design
Reading: Robin Williams
Writing: Makeover & Quiz

Makeover Due September 11

Week 4
September 11 and 13

Topic: What is professional writing? Speakers.
Reading: Savage and Sullivan
Writing: Technical or Professional Writing Definition Paper
Speakers:
Janet Yagoda Shagam (9-11 @ 10:15)

Week 5
September 18 and 20

Topic: What is professional writing? (part II) Speakers.
Reading: Savage and Sullivan
Writing: Technical or Professional Writing Definition Paper
Speakers:
John German (9-18@9:30)
Rick Johnson (9-20 @ 9:30)

What is Professional/Technical Writing Paper Due September 20

Week 6
September 25 and 27

Topic: Writing on the Job
Reading: Harty
Writing: Plain English Exercises

Week 7
October 2 and 4

Topic: Writing on the Job
Reading: Harty
Writing: Audience & Purpose Exercises

On-the Job Packet Due October 4n-the-Job Writing Packet Due October 4

Week 8
October 9
Note: Thursday is Fall Break. No class.

Topic: Resume
Reading: Harty
Writing: Biographical Chart & Resume Designs

Week 9
October 16 and 18

Week 10
October 23 and 25

Topic: Resume and Cover Letter
Reading: Handouts
Writing: Cover Letter, ASCII & Print & Online Resumes

Resume Packet Due October 25

Week 11
October 30 and November 1

Topic: ProPenCity Project Planning
Writing: contracts

Contracts Due November 6

Week 12
November 6 and 8

Topic: ProPenCity work
Writing: Review Articles

Week 13
November 13 and 15

Topic: ProPenCity work
Writing: Review Articles

Review Article Drafts Due November 15

Week 14
November 20 and 22

Topic: ProPenCity work
Writing: Review Articles

Week 15
November 27
Thanksgiving Holiday

ProPenCity Pages Due November 27

Week 16
December 4 and 6

Topic: Presentations