Writing Across the Curriculum

Effective writing can open paths to economic and social opportunities. Strong communication skills are essential for advancement in the professions. Writing proficiency frequently is an important consideration in the promotion of an employee. Persons who write clearly are at an advantage when they compete for jobs or promotions.

Individuals frequently change jobs or careers several times throughout their lives. While they are with us at UNCP, we help our students build the strong foundation of skills they will need throughout their lives. Even as students prepare for an immediate specific career, they should be aware that in a few years they may move to related fields or even completely different careers. We ought to prepare our students not just for tomorrow, but for the day after tomorrow.

Of course, we aren't always preparing students for specific jobs. Often, we provide the elements of an education which offer students a choice of possibilities, including graduate study. We help those students gain necessary scholar skills while here at UNCP so they have the ability to:

• support ideas with evidence,
  
• synthesize information,
  
• solve problems.

Students who use a variety of media in these times may not see writing as critical to success in life. We can help them understand the value of writing proficiency.