Rhetoric and Professional Writing
Professional and Technical Writing students learn that when you need to get something done, you learn how others think, how they solve problems, how they view the world, and you find a way to create the possibility for entering into productive partnerships with them. (Bill Williamson, Chair, Department of Rhetoric and Professional Writing)
Welcome
Welcome to the Department of Rhetoric and Professional Writing (RPW). We offer credentials in Professional and Technical Writing in two forms: a four-year bachelor of arts degree, and a minor.
"Welcome to the RPW website"
Site Overview
This site is organized into five sections.
- Rhetoric and Professional Writing. This section presents information about the RPW department, including an explanation of rhetoric as an area of study, what professional and technical writing is, a map to faculty offices, and a list of frequently asked questions about the department and its programs.
- PTW Program. This section presents information about the PTW programs, including documents related to the major and minor, advising documents for students enrolled in these programs, an explanation of career opportunities, and descriptions of the internship process.
- PTW Resources. This section provides links to online resources, including sites for professional organizations and research.
- RPW News and Events. This section presents department and program news and events.
- Faculty. This section lists the RPW faculty and provides links to individual profiles.
Quick Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
RPW course offerings, by semester
SVSU Course Catalogs, Course Descriptions 2010
PTW Internships
PTW Careers