Thank you for your interest in the Web Publishing Program. The independent study
in web publishing is a highly selective program. To be considered for the program
students are required to submit a writing sample and provide either a professional
or academic reference. Students will be informed of their acceptance into the
program by August 8, 2012. We wish you the best in your continued studies.
Sincerely,
The Department of English and the Office of University Relations
Name:
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Undergraduate Major: _________________________
GPA: ___________________________
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Please provide contact information for one professional or one academic reference:
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Please describe your previous writing experience. If you blog please provide a url:
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Please provide a writing sample which you feel exemplifies your writing style and
unique perspective. You may submit a web journal entry, an essay or a piece of
short fiction. You also have the option of writing a response to the following
prompt:
There has always been a direct correlation between the expansion of media and the
expansion of civil liberties. In your opinion how have the Internet and the advent of
social media further democratized media? Do you see blogging as enriching the
public discourse? How so? Prepare a brief essay of no more than 400 words
exploring these topics:
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