Professional Writing and Communication
Write clearer emails, reports and proposals. Small-group critique sessions on campus and online coaching in between.
Program overview
Professional Writing and Communication helps you write clearer emails, reports and proposals. The core of the program is small-group critique: you write every week, and you get specific, kind and useful feedback.
Who it is for
- Professionals who write reports or proposals as part of their job
- Non-native English speakers building workplace confidence
- Anyone who wants to write faster and with less stress
Learning outcomes
By the end of the program you will be able to:
- Plan a document around the reader's needs
- Write short, direct emails that get replies
- Structure a report or proposal logically
- Edit your own writing for clarity and tone
Curriculum
- Module 1Know your reader. Purpose, audience and what they need from you.
- Module 2Plain language. Shorter sentences, simpler words.
- Module 3Emails that work. Subject lines, structure and follow-up.
- Module 4Reports and summaries. Lead with the conclusion.
- Module 5Proposals and persuasion. Make a case that others can say yes to.
- Module 6Editing and feedback. Revise your work and respond to critique.
Schedule and format
Four Saturday morning workshops on campus, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, with weekly online coaching in between.
Lead instructor
Tomas Lindqvist
Senior Lecturer, Communication
A former newsroom editor, Tomas teaches professional writing with a focus on plain language and practical feedback.
Frequently asked questions
How much writing is involved?
About 500 words a week, much of it based on documents from your own job.
Who sees my work?
Only your instructor and your small group of four or five students.
Is the program suitable for non-native speakers?
Yes. Many of our students are, and the group critique format is especially helpful.