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May 03, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
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ENG 259 Professional and Technical Writing Credits: (3)
This course provides instruction in the preparation of documents commonly found in professional settings, such as resumes, cover letters, proposals, instructions, long reports, etc. Attention is paid to the development of the student’s ability to design coherent documents, to organize ideas and knowledge, and to use common forms and stylistic conventions. Research skills, and the clear presentation of that research, are taught as the necessary foundation for other skills and assignments. The ethical and responsible use of generative AI in the writing, researching, and revising processes will also be taught. Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 or permission of instructor.
Designation(s): Liberal Arts
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the rhetorical needs of a given situation and create professional documents that appropriately respond to those needs.
- Use the multiple draft writing process to produce polished and clear professional documents.
- Apply research skills and critically evaluate said research for use in the creation of professional documents.
- Use Generative AI in various stages of the writing process ethically and responsibly.
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