Hello! My name is Patrick Peeters and I am a currently a senior English major at Longwood University. For some time now, I have been fascinated by all kinds of writing. Over the last year, I have developed a liking for Professional Writing as well as Technical Writing. Last summer, I interned at the Bank of Botetourt in my hometown of Roanoke Virginia. There, I developed a limited understanding of writing things like Press Releases and social media managing for the company. This small taste of the Professional Writing field made me want more and I am serious considering it as a career path. It is very satisfying work.
This portfolio is intended to compile all of the things that I have written/co-written over the course of the semester. Included here will be things like professionally formatted letters, a brochure, a press release and a formal report on hospital websites. Through very detailed guidelines and a genuine interest in the field, I have been able to learn a lot about Professional Writing and was able to expand my limited knowledge in the subject. My weakest skill mentioned in the Professional Writing Course Learning Out below is my oral communication/public speaking skills. This is something that I am still refining and hope to master some day.
Course Learning OutcomesÂ
- Analyze and produce writing genres commonly found in the professional world (e.g., business, gov., media);
- Create professional documents that use plain English (clear, concise, and grammatically correct);
- Conduct research to create content for a variety of professional documents (memos, letters, reports, etc.);
- Create professional documents that uses design—standard formats, layout, use of graphics, etc.
- Practice oral communication skills to present content effectively (enhanced with multimedia tools);
- Participate productively in collaborative projects.