This course aims to give insight into common types of professional documents and to practice their required tone, form, layout, and content.  In addition, it explains the processes and steps for planning, composing, and revising professional documents.  Students in this course will learn how to develop strategies necessary for writing persuasively in professional and public spheres; they will also learn how to become an accomplished editor of own professional writing and also the writing of others.  The course will help students to become more effective communicators with workplace audiences and within working contexts.