The ability to write is important to academic professionals because they are expected to articulate a wide array of ideas to specific audiences. This skill is often the hallmark of a successful professional. Three courses (9 hours) were selected to establish an area of emphasis in writing. They were CI-677 Writing for Publication, CI-551 Writing to Learn / Content Area, and HUMN-604 Expository Writing for Research. Each of the selected courses was taught by Dr. Simone and equipped me with the confidence and competence to engage in professional writing activities. This page contains some of the best examples of writing as demonstrated by the coursework.