Certificate in Writing

What is the Certificate in Writing?

• Leeward CC offers a Certificate in Writing (Academic Subject Certificate in Writing) that consists of 18 credits (ENG 100 and five additional courses). Developing your writing skills can transform your life by giving you the tools to reach your educational and career goals. Creative and business tracks are available.

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How will the Certificate in Writing benefit me as a student?

• Writing is "visible thinking." When you write about what you are learning, you will find it easier to understand new information, organize your thoughts, and demonstrate what you have learned. As you improve your writing skills, you will notice how much better you are doing in your courses. Taking the courses required for the Writing Certificate will help you become a better student at Leeward and other colleges.

How will the Certificate in Writing help me at work?

• The ability to present yourself clearly on paper will help you get a better position in today's competitive job market. Employers will notice the quality of your written work in your resume, correspondence, memos, and reports. How well you write communicates a great deal about you as a person and an employee. As a clear, effective writer, you will advance faster than employees who don't write well. When employers see your Certificate in Writing, they will know that you have developed a writing proficiency that will benefit them.

How do I find out more about the Certificate in Writing?

• Contact Susan Waldman, Leeward CC Writing Certificate Coordinator, at 455-0428 (LA-218) or at swaldman@hawaii.edu

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