{"id":2,"date":"2020-06-24T15:04:51","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T19:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/master\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-03-10T10:20:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:20:48","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the Writing Department"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpv-view-output\" data-toolset-views-view-editor=\"3822f08addc17b974061d236d9cf51b9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-views-view-editor\">\n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-228776\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-228776\" data-viewnumber=\"228776\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;228776&quot;,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/lapsdev\/toolkit-test\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-views\/embedded\/res\/img\/ajax-loader.gif&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;max_pages&quot;:1,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/laps\/writ\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2?wpv_view_count=228776&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:[],&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/laps\/writ\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2?wpv_view_count=228776\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Home of the Professional Writing program and Writing Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gain marketable skills while finding your voice. Choose from one of our multiple programs to help you become a confident, articulate and independent thinker and writer. Acquire practical expertise in the profession of writing, while learning the theoretical fundamentals of writing and literature. This unique program blends the traditional strengths of a Liberal Arts degree with practical, professional experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes us unique:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A firm grounding in the history, theory and practice of writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instruction in the intricacies of institutional and business writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Courses on book and digital publishing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with community partners developing impactful projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Writing Department offers a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/prwr\/\">Professional Writing Program<\/a> (Bachelor of Arts, an Honours BA and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/2024\/02\/28\/enhance-your-degree-with-an-honours-minor-in-professional-writing\/\">Minor<\/a> in Professional Writing) in addition to the&nbsp;Specialized Honours BA in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/enpr\/\">English &amp; Professional Writing Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/advising\/cluster-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Advising<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LA&amp;PS Colleges<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/faculty-research\/our-faculty\/\">Our Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pwsayorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Professional Writing Students' Association<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writing-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Writing Centre<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/vpepc\/indigenous-initiatives\/land-acknowledgment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Land Acknowledgment<\/a>, which recognizes the unique and enduring relationship of Indigenous people and their traditional territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light full-width bg-primary\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#e31837\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container pt-4 mt-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"h4 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e45059fdb20889388335493460d66242\">Gain the type of practical experience highly sought after by prospective employers while studying forms of written expression that inform and shape our culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2021\/04\/ExperienceWritingSA-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"Diverse group of young adults working together with papers and laptop\" class=\"wp-image-228000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2021\/04\/ExperienceWritingSA-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2021\/04\/ExperienceWritingSA-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2021\/04\/ExperienceWritingSA-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2021\/04\/ExperienceWritingSA.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6283f8393749a6ef951fcc48a4bb6d5e\">Experience Writing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ae5a8dda8564ff6d4a75f433918309d5\">Our experiential capstone courses allow you to gain practical experience in the essential processes of designing, producing and publishing texts, including books, periodicals, digital, multi-modal and institutional writing, plus projects tailored for community partners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2020\/11\/EssentialSkillsSA-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-227603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2020\/11\/EssentialSkillsSA-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2020\/11\/EssentialSkillsSA-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2020\/11\/EssentialSkillsSA-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2020\/11\/EssentialSkillsSA.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9cb0b7962ecabd8c856b827b975e2203\">Essential Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-22ce6a14a04e6c6d66538d44bcd19ed0\">You will develop knowledge of professional writing genres, styles, and techniques - both print and digital - while simultaneously gaining both theoretical and practical insight into how writing shapes and impacts the world around us. The breadth offered by this degree promotes critical skills essential for embarking on a great variety of career paths.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2020\/11\/WritingCentreSA-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-227604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2020\/11\/WritingCentreSA-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2020\/11\/WritingCentreSA-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2020\/11\/WritingCentreSA-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2020\/11\/WritingCentreSA.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-22d6e86e0550e04eea3335c93e931964\">Campus Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4be31d7009852fc5828c62a8ddcf171a\">Our Writing Centre is a support resource which allows you to connect with a writing instructor. This unique resource comes free of charge and features workshops, tutoring and one-on-one support aimed at improving and enhancing your writing skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped grid-block wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" data-id=\"228003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2021\/04\/WritingCentre350x235.jpg\" alt=\"Older man helps young student work on writing assignment in while sitting in a library\" class=\"wp-image-228003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2021\/04\/WritingCentre350x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2021\/04\/WritingCentre350x235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writing-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Writing Centre<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" data-id=\"364727\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2024\/07\/PRWR-courses-350x235-1.png\" alt=\"professor teaching in the clasroom\" class=\"wp-image-364727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2024\/07\/PRWR-courses-350x235-1.png 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2024\/07\/PRWR-courses-350x235-1-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/courses\/\">Courses<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" data-id=\"228005\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2021\/04\/StudProd350x235.jpg\" alt=\"Young woman stands at podium to read a presentation in front of an audience\" class=\"wp-image-228005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2021\/04\/StudProd350x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/218\/2021\/04\/StudProd350x235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/about\/student-productions\/\">Student Productions<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you take professional writing, you learn to wield all aspects of writing, reading and analysis. No matter what field you decide to go into, you will be prepared. Writing is power, communications is power, and both elements are comprised of lessons for life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2014 Andrea McKenzie<br><em>Chair &amp; Associate Professor, Writing Department<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"small\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writ\/about\/our-alumni\/\">Hear from our alumni<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube border-md border-primary wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Professional Writing | Welcome\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HCJAWLTs214?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" 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