Issue 1 Volume 1

Articles in this issue:

“Business Communication: The Apprenticeship of Professional Writing.”

“From Vision to Reality: Creating a new emphasis for the Professional
Writing Minor.”

“Everything You Need to Know About Portfolios: What they are, why they are essential, and how to make one.”

---

Hi Writing 109 Students:

During this last half of Spring quarter, many of you are probably thinking about backyard barbeques and teeny bikinis. But, before you head out into the sun, you may want to think about what courses you may want to take next year.

Your current Writing 109 class, as well as future writing courses, can lead you into the Professional Writing Minor. The minor has three emphases:
Business Communication, Professional Editing, and Technical Communication.

Students from the Business Communication track have written you this
e-newsletter to introduce you to the minor. Articles include:

“Business Communication: The Apprenticeship of Professional Writing,”
written by Joanna Katz
This article is about the Business Communication emphasis; specifically, what you'll learn and how to get in. It will help you decide whether or not the minor is right for you!

“From Vision to Reality: Creating a new emphasis for the Professional Writing Minor,” written by Robert Ambrose.
This Article captures the beginnings of the Business Communication emphasis. Find out what went on during the past six years. That's right; it took six years to launch Professional Writing's third emphasis!

“Everything You Need to Know about Portfolios: What they are, why they are essential, and how to make one,” written by Diana Ho
This article breaks down what you need to include in your portfolio. Not only is it required to get into any of the three Professional Writing emphases but it will get you a job. How so?

---

Words of Wisdom From Business Communication Students:

"This minor has helped me learn about the in's and out's of
business. It has sharpened my writing and editing skills through a
variety of assignments and presentations. I have developed skills that will be useful out of the classroom." ~Maya Samanon

“Pursuing the Professional Writing Minor was one of the best decisions I've made in my college career. I am now more confident to start life after graduation, and I can't wait to see what challenges come my way.” ~Sandra Gharib

---

We hope you enjoy our very first electronic newsletter!

Best Regards,
Professional Writing Minor/Business Communication Emphasis Students