Overview
An advanced course in writing, with an emphasis upon report writing and the practical skills needed in the workplace.
Writing is an increasingly important part of the daily work of people in professional positions across a wide range of disciplines, industries and occupations. ENGL 228 will introduce you to the various communication styles and genres of writing in a professional environment, such as proposals, reports and presentations, to prepare you for the types of communication and writing tasks you can expect to encounter in the workforce.
About this paper
| Paper title | Writing for the Professions |
|---|---|
| Subject | English |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,103.10 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 36 100-level points from Arts and Music or Science Schedule C
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Science
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the English and Linguistics Programme website
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
There are FIVE assessment tasks in this paper:
- In-class test
- Structural Outline Exercise
- Sources Exercise
- Presentation
- Final Exam
- Teaching Arrangements
- One 1-hour lecture and one 2-hour tutorial each week, for 13 weeks.
- Textbooks
Marsen, Sky. 2020. Professional Writing, 4th ed. London: Red Globe Press.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will know:
- How to use grammar and structure effectively in your writing
- How to use AI tools professionally and responsibly
- How to write a memo, an email & a letter
- How to locate and use data to support your idea
- How to structure and outline a report
- How to deliver an oral presentation, using PowerPoint as a visual aid
- How to critique a report
Timetable
Overview
An advanced course in writing, with an emphasis upon report writing and the practical skills needed in the workplace.
Writing is an increasingly important part of the daily work of people in professional positions across a wide range of disciplines, industries and occupations. ENGL 228 will introduce you to the various communication styles and genres of writing in a professional environment, such as proposals, reports and presentations, to prepare you for the types of communication and writing tasks you can expect to encounter in the workforce.
About this paper
| Paper title | Writing for the Professions |
|---|---|
| Subject | English |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 36 100-level points from Arts and Music or Science Schedule C
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Science
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the English and Linguistics Programme website.
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
There are five assessment tasks in this paper:
- In-class test
- Structural Outline Exercise
- Sources Exercise
- Presentation
- Final Exam
- Teaching Arrangements
- One 1-hour lecture and one 2-hour tutorial each week, for 13 weeks.
- Textbooks
Marsen, Sky. 2020. Professional Writing, 4th ed. London: Red Globe Press.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will know how to:
- Use grammar and structure effectively in your writing
- Use AI tools professionally and responsibly
- Write a memo, an email and a letter
- Locate and use data to support your idea
- Structure and outline a report
- Deliver an oral presentation, using PowerPoint as a visual aid
- Critique a report