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Subject:want grad program info From:Julie Anderson <splash -at- RAJ5 -dot- TN -dot- CORNELL -dot- EDU> Date:Fri, 23 Jul 1993 19:34:33 EDT
Hello-
I have enjoyed this recent discussion on degree programs. I sent
a few personal messages to people I saw on the list but now I realize
there are a lot of people who are associated with college technical writing
departments .... so a general message to all.
I am interested in receiving information on graduate programs in
techncial writing/communication (especially if you think you have an
excellent program). Address to follow.
I received my Bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics and I am
now working on a Master's in Materials Science (leaving the PhD
program). To put it mildly, I don't enjoy the area I am in now. My
interests are in writing, organizing projects, and researching
information. I am interested in learning more about technical
communications (figure I should put all this technical education to
use).
My writing skills are good for an engineer but probably not
great for a writer. And I will admit I have been confused about some of
the conversations that take place on this list. Therefore, I think some
training in the field of technical writing/communications would be
good. I am thinking about getting a second Master's in technical
communication.
Besides having other schools to choose from, I am interested in
information from technical communications programs in order to devise a
program for myself here at Cornell. Cornell doesn't have a laid-out
program in technical writing but they do have a few classes in the area.
The Communications department here is willing to work with me so I can
specialize in technical writing. (I would get a Comm degree)
I am particularly interested in hearing about programs on the
East (within 4-5 hours of New York). Near Chicago is ok too.
Thanks for your assistance!
Julie Anderson
splash -at- raj2 -dot- tn -dot- cornell -dot- edu
Julie Anderson
129 Bard Hall MSE dept.
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
