Adding Value for Students and Faculty with a Master's Degree in Professional Writing

This article describes an interdisciplinary professional writing program and its benefits for students (in terms of knowledge, habits of mind, and developing careers). The authors present qualitative research findings about habits of mind and knowledge domains of successful students, which may prove...

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Published in:College composition and communication 2009-09, Vol.61 (1), p.W153-W174
Main Authors: Hunter, Susan M, Giddens, Elizabeth J, Walters, Margaret B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Career Development
Career development planning
College students
Colleges & universities
Communication channels
Community relations
Creative writing
Curriculum Design
Curriculum development
Design
Graduates
Higher Education
Interdisciplinary Approach
Masters Programs
Metacognition
Miller, Thomas
Occupational choice
Occupations
Professional Occupations
Public relations
Qualitative Research
Report writing
Society
Success
Trends
Writing
Writing (Composition)
Writing Instruction
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Summary:This article describes an interdisciplinary professional writing program and its benefits for students (in terms of knowledge, habits of mind, and developing careers). The authors present qualitative research findings about habits of mind and knowledge domains of successful students, which may prove valuable for faculty teaching in similar programs as they consider curriculum design, or for faculty pondering issues of career development for master's degree graduates. (Contains 2 tables and 1 note.)
ISSN:0010-096X
1939-9006
DOI:10.58680/ccc20098317