November 10, 2009
Degree in Professional and Technical Writing?
I am currently a college student pursuing a degree in Professional and Technical Writing. Has anyone gotten this or know someone who has? Are you happy with your degree? What have you used it for? Thanks!
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I know several grads with similar degrees. One works for a patent law firm. another works for the US Patent, trademark and Copyright Office.
Two work for engineering design firms that manufacture technical devices. And one works for a state agency that regularly issues contract solicitation documents.
I have a certificate in Technical Communications/Technical Writing. I am strictly a freelance writer which allows me to work on different types of projects…
* creating help documentation for software
* designing tutorials
* writing web copy and html
* consulting
* writing business plans
I am happy with my degree! I thoroughly enjoy my work.