Professional Writing

Why study Professional Writing?

Professional writers are an important part of many businesses, industries, and public and private institutions. Today's workplace relies on skilled writers for everything from ad copy to technical documentation to web content creation and management.

Professional writers work with knowledge specialists in many different ï¬elds and are able to create content in different formats and using a variety of platforms and tools. Professional writers understand a broad range of readers and know the best ways to communicate information to them in written, visual, digital, and oral media.

The Professional Writing minor is designed for students in any major. The program complements all degree programs and gives students tools and skills that are essential to today's work environment.

With a Minor in Professional Writing, you will know:

• The contemporary conventions of English grammar, usage, style, punctuation and syntax
• A range of editing skills, including copy-editing and structural editing
• Strategies for effective communication for different audiences across various platforms
• Strategies for different approaches to research, interviews, and content creation

Thanks to Concordia's emphasis on taking an interdisciplinary approach to your field of study, you'll graduate with a depth of knowledge informed by an understanding of how your subject connects to the wider world. You'll be ideally positioned to succeed in a professional role that demands rigorous analytical thinking, sharp communication skills and the ability to approach problem-solving from multiple dimensions.