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PROFESSIONAL WRITING
ENC 3250.905 TH 6:20-9:05 PM (BSN 1309)

STRATEGIES FOR EXCELLENCE

Course Structure

THE FOUR ELEMENTS

CONCEPTS       Professional, authority, character, conflict, strategy
WRITING           Memos, letters, proposals, reports, resumes
SPEAKING   Informal and formal reports, discussion (in person and online)
CONDUCT           Conferences, seminar, honorable classroom and workplace


THE FOUR RULES

1. MAINTAIN FOCUS: We focus entirely on the activity or discussion at hand.   Do not allow ringing cell phones, e-mail, messaging, side-conversations, or any other distractions into our classroom.
2. MAINTAIN RESPECT: We avoid injuring the dignity of others, though we at times engage in vigorous discussion or debate.   We do not insult each other, either directly, or by innuendo.   If one of us missteps accidentally, he or she apologizes gracefully.   The offended person accepts gracefully.
One person speaks at a time.
3. MAINTAIN OBLIGATIONS: You turn in all course work on time, unless you have negotiated an extension.  
4. MAINTAIN TIME: You are seated and ready when the class officially starts.   You pack up only when the class is officially over.

Quarrels would not last long if the fault were on one side only.
                                --La Rouchefoucauld, Maxims, trans. Leonard Tancock

Course Alignment

This course is a part of the University of South Florida’s Foundations of Knowledge and Learning Core Curriculum.   It is certified as a Gordon Rule 6A Communication Course fulfilling the following dimensions: Critical Thinking, Inquiry-Based Learning, and Written Language Competency.
Prerequisites: ENC 1101 and ENC 1102 or Honors English.

Professional Writing helps build authority through writing and speaking.   The course uses extensive group and conference work; my role is a coach who can guide you toward more powerful writing.


Course Materials

BOOKS
Printed
Locker and Kienzler, Business...