The Quill #5: AWE News #2

Looking to build your writing portfolio and make a real impact in the community? ENG 428: Practicum in Community Engaged Writing, taught by Dr. Kristopher Purzycki, is your opportunity to work directly with a history-focused organization — such as the Midwest Viking Festival (pictured right) or the Door County Museum and Archives — to produce meaningful, professional-quality writing for real-world audiences.

From promotional materials and press releases to museum signage, blog posts, editorial articles, and documentation, you’ll create a portfolio of work that goes beyond the classroom. The specific projects you take on will be guided by the needs of the client —  making this a unique, collaborative learning experience every time the course is offered. This course emphasizes professionalization skills, so for many students, it’s a first look into client communication and project management. You’ll practice navigating deadlines, feedback, and collaborative workflows — just like in the professional world.

ENG 428 is required for students in the BFA in Writing & Applied Art program with a Professional & Technical Writing emphasis. It is also a suggested option for those with a Community Storytelling emphasis, and it would be a fun and helpful class for any BFA emphases. The course is repeatable, which is great for sophomores and juniors looking to build leadership over time.