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UX Writing and Design: Advice from Jessica Biegalle

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Crumpled paper and pen.

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Laptop screen showing a website which says, "I design and develop experiences that make people's lives simple." Photo by Ben Kolde on Unsplash

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Two white speech bubbles on a pink background. Photo by Miguel Á. Padriñán

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By Genevieve Balivet Digital preservation is  a part of writing...

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Person working on graphic design software. Photo by Thanzi Thanzeer on Unsplash

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Two people work collaboratively over laptops and a shared piece of paper

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By Lindsey Schmidt At this point we have all heard...

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Writing in a notebook while designing in Canva on a laptop.

Writing is Designing and Designing is Writing

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Typing on a laptop with a stethoscope on the table.

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The word TRUTH stands out boldly in black against the page of the typewriter

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By Audrey Kelly With graduation on the horizon, most students’...

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by Hannah Kelly Transitioning from the classroom to the professional...

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By Elaina Smith Throughout our college experience, we are often...

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Lightbulb on a blackboard

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By Olivia Trappen When someone writes, it makes them a...

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By Dawson Heath As Professional Writing students nearing graduation, we...

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Computer with a pen and paper next to it with box designs for a project.

UX Writing and Design: Advice from Jessica Biegalle

by Arianna Bevier Grand Valley State University (GVSU) alumni Jessica...

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OPW AdminApril 25, 2026
Notepad and pencil with a laptop next to it.

How to Write and Design Online Content: Advice from Kaitlin Ambuehl

By Sofia Pratt In today’s digital world, strong online content...

Read More
OPW AdminNovember 15, 2025
Crumpled paper and pen.

The Best Tips for Getting Past Writer’s Block

By Thaddeus Konieczny Whether you are  writing professionally, academically, or...

Read More
OPW AdminNovember 13, 2025
Laptop screen showing a website which says, "I design and develop experiences that make people's lives simple." Photo by Ben Kolde on Unsplash

How to Make a Professional Digital Portfolio

By Genevieve Balivet Creating a professional portfolio for job-hunting can...

Read More
OPW AdminFebruary 15, 2025
Person taking notes in a notebook at an event. Photo by The Climate Reality Project on Unsplash

Key Soft Skills for Technical Communication: Lessons from the STC Career Panel

By Thad Konieczny Technical communication is a very important field...

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OPW AdminJanuary 17, 2025
Metal bridge leading toward city. Photo by Ta-Ching Chen on Unsplash

The Connectivity of Technical Writing: An Interview with Kelly Smith

By Malarie Johnson On November 1, 2024, the Organization of...

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OPW AdminJanuary 11, 2025
Laptop, cell phone, and marker and paper. Photo by sarah b on Unsplash

Lessons from the 2024 Internship Info Session

By Cate Woods Internships are a great opportunity for students...

Read More
OPW AdminDecember 3, 2024
Two white speech bubbles on a pink background. Photo by Miguel Á. Padriñán

Real Talk: How Students Benefit from Speaking with Professionals

By Genevieve Balivet Networking and speaking with professionals can be...

Read More
OPW AdminOctober 5, 2024
A group of electronic devices

Technological Changes and Digital Preservation

By Genevieve Balivet Digital preservation is  a part of writing...

Read More
OPW AdminMarch 22, 2024
Example of corporate art with an entrepreneur implementing an ecommerce strategy

How NOT to Pick a Visual for Your Writing

By Randee Gage Images and graphics have always been important...

Read More
OPW AdminMarch 1, 2024
Person working on graphic design software. Photo by Thanzi Thanzeer on Unsplash

Blending Creative and Professional Writing: A Conversation with Harrison Fischer

By Randee Gage, Chihiro Gniadecki, and Genevieve Balivet On Friday,...

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OPW AdminDecember 8, 2023
Abstract representation of networking Photo by Alina Grubnyak on Unsplash

Internships and the Importance of Networking

By Genevieve Balivet On October 19, the Organization for Professional...

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OPW AdminNovember 12, 2023
Laptop screen displays an introduction to ChatGPT

Generative AI and Authorship

By Audrey Kelly The rise of ChatGPT and generative Artificial...

Read More
OPW AdminMay 8, 2023
ChatGPT displayed on a phone is surrounded by vibrant colors

How ChatGPT Disrupts Creative Work

By Genevieve Balivet ChatGPT has become a ubiquitous talking point...

Read More
OPW AdminApril 26, 2023
Two people work collaboratively over laptops and a shared piece of paper

ChatGPT’s Impact on University Writing Centers

By Lindsey Schmidt At this point we have all heard...

Read More
OPW AdminApril 24, 2023
Writing in a notebook while designing in Canva on a laptop.

Writing is Designing and Designing is Writing

By Mark Lavish Though most of us communicate with images...

Read More
OPW AdminMarch 31, 2023
Typing on a laptop with a stethoscope on the table.

Writing in the Sciences: Tips From a Freelance Medical Writer

By Lindsey Schmidt As a soon-to-be graduate who is completing...

Read More
OPW AdminFebruary 22, 2023
Chelsea Best, Wellness and Communications coordinator, poses with Dawson Heath, Organizational Change Management Analyst

Learning From Our Alumni: Writing Professionals in Action

By Audrey Kelly On October 28, Chelsea Best and Dawson...

Read More
OPW AdminNovember 28, 2022
The word TRUTH stands out boldly in black against the page of the typewriter

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

By Genevieve Balivet “Sometimes the toughest part of being a...

Read More
OPW AdminSeptember 22, 2022
Application papers on a wooden desk

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

By Audrey Kelly With graduation on the horizon, most students’...

Read More
OPW AdminMarch 31, 2022
An exclamation point on a cautionary sign

Exclamation Points in Emails: How Many Are Too Many?

By Genevieve Balivet I once heard that if a sentence...

Read More
OPW AdminMarch 1, 2022
Multicolored game piece cones connected by lines on white paper

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

By Elise Taylor Networking and professional development are words that...

Read More
OPW AdminDecember 8, 2021
Stressed author at computer

How to Conquer Your Email Writing Anxiety

By Genevieve Balivet Isn’t it strange that no one talks...

Read More
OPW AdminOctober 29, 2021

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

by Hannah Kelly Transitioning from the classroom to the professional...

Read More
OPW AdminApril 16, 2021
Hand beneath a floating lightbulb

Beyond the Classroom: Professional Development and Campus Resources

By Elaina Smith Throughout our college experience, we are often...

Read More
OPW AdminMarch 23, 2021
A blank business card held in front of an office space

Are Business Cards a Thing of the Past?

By Jessica Barnard Business cards have often been hailed as...

Read More
OPW AdminFebruary 23, 2021
Lightbulb on a blackboard

What makes you a Professional Writer?

By Olivia Trappen When someone writes, it makes them a...

Read More
OPW AdminFebruary 6, 2021
Woman sitting in front of laptop

How can Professional Writers Deal with Zoom Fatigue?

By Hannah Kelly and Dawson Heath As professional writing students,...

Read More
OPW AdminSeptember 25, 2020
Two people shaking hands

Why are internships a good idea? Lessons from the Writing Department Internship Night

By Julianna Schrier Every fall semester, the GVSU Writing Department...

Read More
OPW AdminDecember 6, 2019
Graduation caps

Can Professional Writers go to Graduate School?

By Dawson Heath As Professional Writing students nearing graduation, we...

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bestchOctober 14, 2019

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