Conclusion

Overall, the assignments created while in English 470 have helped build and enhance my professional writing skills I did not have prior to this class. I was unaware of all of the details learned for each assignment that I can use in my everyday writing, such as the 8 C’s for example. I can use the formatting, collaboration, and research skills learned in this course throughout my time in graduate school and even as a speech-language pathologist while working and creating charts for clients. The use of plain English is beneficial to me as a graduate student and a SLP as I can use it while forming emails and writing letters to future clients and employees. I will use the tools and resources from this class to create a résumé or cover letter as I know I will need them in the near future. This course has helped me build my communication skills as I feel more prepared to give presentations and work well with others. This course has taught me more about writing professionally than any other English course I have taken at Longwood University and I will use the skills and tools learned with me throughout my future endeavors.