Comments about Print Futures: Professional Writing Diploma - At the institution - New Westminster - British Columbia
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Objectives
Students will become proficient at producing a wide range of typical workplace documents and at working independently or as part of an effective production team. Although the program focuses primarily on document writing, courses also include communication theory, language studies, interpersonal and research skills and training in editing, layout and document design. The program emphasizes the practical thrust of professional writing by integrating field projects and workplace-centered activities. The program also has a significant academic component: students will be expected to produce research papers and reports as part of their coursework. A Print Futures: Professional Writing Diploma will be awarded upon the successful completion of the program.
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Entry requirements
The Print Futures: Professional Writing Program is a two-year program designed for students who wish to develop their writing skills to a professional level in preparation for the ongoing and changing requirements of the workplace.
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Academic title
Print Futures: Professional Writing Diploma
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Course description
Semester I
Course Title Credits
- PRFU 1100 Fundamentals of Professional Writing 3
- PRFU 1102 Research Skills for Professional Writing 3
- PRFU 1190 Professional Readiness I: Markets and Job Applications 1
- CMNS 1118 Workplace Writing 3
- CMNS 1216 Interpersonal Skills for the Workplace 3
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Semester II
- CRWR 1202 Personal Narrative 3
- CMNS 1218 Research Reporting 3
- PRFU 1230 Editing I: Copyediting and Proofreading 3
- PRFU 1290 Professional Readiness II: Jobs and Networks 1
- PRFU 1310 Writing Technical Manuals 3
- PRFU 1350 Document Design and Production I 3
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Practicum Requirement
- PRFU 2400 Work Experience 6
Semester III
- PRFU 2201 Language Studies 3
- PRFU 2330 Editing II: Stylistic and Structural 3
- PRFU 2370 Public Relations Writing I 3
- PRFU 2390 Professional Readiness III: Business Skills and Legal and Ethical Issues 1
- PRFU 2450 Document Design and Production II 3
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Semester IV
- PRFU 2340 Writing for the Web 3
- PRFU 2401 Writing for Magazines and Trade Publications 3
- PRFU 2470 Public Relations Writing II 3
- PRFU 2490 Professional Readiness IV: Writing Competencies and Portfolio 3
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