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Learning From Our Alumni: Writing Professionals in Action

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  • Post published:November 28, 2022
  • Post category:Events/Interview
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By Audrey Kelly On October 28, Chelsea Best and Dawson Heath were the guests of a virtual fireside chat during which they shared valuable insights and advice for current students.…

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A Teller of Technical Truth: Lessons From a ’50s Technical Writer

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  • Post published:September 22, 2022
  • Post category:Interview/Technical Writing
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By Genevieve Balivet "Sometimes the toughest part of being a technical writer was to try to make somebody understand what was important in a process of getting a proposal or…

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From the Classroom to the Workplace: Recent Alum Shares Job-hunting Tips

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  • Post author:OPW Admin
  • Post published:March 31, 2022
  • Post category:Events/Interview/Non-profits/Professional Writing/Resources/Writing
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By Audrey Kelly With graduation on the horizon, most students’ thoughts turn to the dreaded job search. How do you find a job? How do you gain relevant experience? Luckily…

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Exclamation Points in Emails: How Many Are Too Many?

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  • Post author:OPW Admin
  • Post published:March 1, 2022
  • Post category:Professional Writing/Virtual Work/Writing
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By Genevieve Balivet I once heard that if a sentence uses an exclamation point, then that sentence isn’t strong enough on its own. And yet we use exclamation points all…

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Joining a Professional Organization as a Student: The Example of STC

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  • Post author:OPW Admin
  • Post published:December 8, 2021
  • Post category:Events/Interview/Networking/Technical Writing
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By Elise Taylor Networking and professional development are words that most students have heard during their college careers. More often than not though, they remain just words instead of real…

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How to Conquer Your Email Writing Anxiety

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  • Post author:OPW Admin
  • Post published:October 29, 2021
  • Post category:Professional Writing/Virtual Work/Writing
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By Genevieve Balivet Isn’t it strange that no one talks about how nerve-wracking writing an email is? With any email I’ve ever written, doubts and questions have floated through my…

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Building Community in Virtual Spaces: The GVSU Writing Major Networking Event

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  • Post published:April 16, 2021
  • Post category:Networking/News/Writing
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by Hannah Kelly Transitioning from the classroom to the professional world can be an overwhelming task for many graduating students. It can be difficult to see how skills may transition…

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Beyond the Classroom: Professional Development and Campus Resources

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  • Post author:OPW Admin
  • Post published:March 23, 2021
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By Elaina Smith Throughout our college experience, we are often reminded of the important roles that networking, gaining experience, and building a portfolio play in our journeys to finding a…

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Are Business Cards a Thing of the Past?

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  • Post author:OPW Admin
  • Post published:February 23, 2021
  • Post category:Networking/Professional Writing/Virtual Work
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By Jessica Barnard Business cards have often been hailed as fast, efficient ways of networking. However, many people are beginning to wonder if business cards are a thing of the…

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What makes you a Professional Writer?

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  • Post author:OPW Admin
  • Post published:February 6, 2021
  • Post category:Professional Writing
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By Olivia Trappen When someone writes, it makes them a writer. But at what point do they become a professional writer? Does a writer earn the term “professional” after passing…

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