WRIT 400 - Writing for Nonprofit Organizations

Upper Division

This course provides students with opportunities to engage in analytical, persuasive, and expository writing in a professional context. Students are partnered with nonprofit organizations in the local community and produce written deliverables on behalf of and in collaboration with these community partners. The course teaches students collaborative writing strategies, appealing to specific audiences, constructing a shared writerly voice/persona, and applying academic research skills to community questions and issues. The course offers hands-on experience with writing that extends beyond the walls of the classroom. All students will build a professional writing portfolio.

Core Curriculum Designation(s)
EL - Engaged Learning

Repeatable
No

Additional Notes
Previous course number: ENGL 100

Course credits: 3