In the Professional Writing Program, you will experience the types of practices, projects, and activities that professional writers perform, by applying the concepts and theories you’re studying to real world challenges.
In every course, you’ll engage in guided practical experiences that bring workplace issues into the classroom through guest speakers, simulations, case study analysis, or team-based projects that build both collaborative and leadership skills.
As a result, whether you choose to engage in writing in a profession or as a profession, the Professional Writing Program provides you with the academic background and experiences in writing and rhetoric needed to succeed in the world today. Below are samples of student projects that showcase their skills and demonstrate how the program prepares you for a variety of professional writing contexts.
The Canadian government has doled out funding to 76 queer and trans-centric organizations. Here’s a sample of how that money will be used.
How 5 LGBTQ2S+ organizations are serving our communities during the pandemic
by Logan Summer
PRWR 4001 | Digital Authoring Capstone
With Canada’s wetlands disappearing at an alarming rate, the fight to save the Rattray marsh became even more important.
by John Wilson
PRWR 4002 | Periodical Capstone
When fast fashion companies copy independently-made designs, Toronto’s independent artists find that fighting back is rarely an easy battle to win.
by Olivia Quenville
PRWR 4002 | Periodical Capstone
How To Set Up OBS Studio with Jared | YU WRIT Video Series
by Jared Granger
PRWR 4001 | Digital Authoring Capstone
How To Play Your Turn - Harry Potter Cooperative Game | YU WRIT Video Series
by Trejahra Jackson
PRWR 4001 | Digital Authoring Capstone
How to Create a Sim in The Sims 4 | YU WRIT Video Series
by Kaitlin Kenny
PRWR 4001 | Digital Authoring Capstone
How To Create Your First Dungeons and Dragons Character | YU WRIT Video Series
by Mason Choffe
PRWR 4001 | Digital Authoring Capstone
How To Make A Video On Your Phone | YU WRIT Video Series
by Trejahra Jackson
PRWR 4001 | Digital Authoring Capstone