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Welcome to the podcast for ENG 114: Professional Research and Reporting. A professional research and reporting class is meant to introduce students to the types of writing they may be expected to produce in the "real world." But, what does writing in the "real world" look like? The purpose of this podcast is to answer this question by introducing students to professionals for whom writing played a huge part in their careers. The learning isn't just about writing though, as guests also offer valuable advice on college, careers. and life!

  1. 07/16/2024

    Don't Bore Us, Get to the Chorus

    Dr. Dana Godek is an educational policy and social and emotional learning expert. She has served as a teacher, public school administrator, national researcher, and federal/state policy leader. As the CEO of Edu.Solve she leverages her experiences to solve complex educational challenges in partnership with communities.

    Don't Bore Us, Get to the Chorus

  2. 10/06/2023

    Medicolegal Death Investigator

    Ripley Amsel talks about medicolegal death investigation.

    Medicolegal Death Investigator

  3. 10/03/2023

    Something Fishy

    Mark Graban discusses continuous improvement, Ishikawa/fishbone diagram, and learning from mistakes.

    Something Fishy

  4. 10/02/2023

    Observations and Findings: A Report by an Early Childhood Education Professional

    April Edmond from Davidson-Davie Community College shares her knowledge about writing and reporting in the field of early childhood education.

    Observations and Findings: A Report by an Early Childhood Education Professional

  5. 10/02/2023

    New Arrivals

    Leilani Roughton is the Executive Director of New Arrivals Institute in Greensboro, N.C. New Arrivals Institute provides education and services to refugees coming to live in North Carolina. Ms. Roughton talks about writing grants and applying for state and federal contracts, processes integral to the functioning of the institute.

    New Arrivals

  6. 09/20/2023

    Bizzy in the Triad

    Lloyd Whittington is Editor In Chief of the Triad Business Journal, a newspaper reporting on the business happenings in the Triad region of North Carolina. Mr. Whittington talks about journalism, the Triad's economic outlook, and what it takes to land a job in the local market.

    Bizzy in the Triad

  7. 09/19/2023

    Writing FIRE

    Dahna Chandler talks about writing for FIRE - finance, investments, realestate. Though her writing subjects have varied throughout the years, Ms. Chandler focuses specifically on data-backed and well-researched writing for the finance industry. We discuss getting a freelance writing career off the ground, establishing a digital presence through blogs and portfolios, and White Papers. Having been a mother through undergraduate and graduate studies, Ms. Chandler also knows a thing or two about determination and tenacity.

    Writing FIRE

  8. 09/18/2023

    Glocal

    Lisa Thornton worked her way up from a small marketing firm to the Head of Marketing, North America, for Egger Group, an Austrian-base company with 21 production sites in Europe and North America. One of its sites is located in Lexington, N.C. Ms. Thronton talks writing for marketing, and provides insight into international marketing.

    Glocal
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Welcome to the podcast for ENG 114: Professional Research and Reporting. A professional research and reporting class is meant to introduce students to the types of writing they may be expected to produce in the "real world." But, what does writing in the "real world" look like? The purpose of this podcast is to answer this question by introducing students to professionals for whom writing played a huge part in their careers. The learning isn't just about writing though, as guests also offer valuable advice on college, careers. and life!

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  • Creator
    Grant Jolliff
  • Years Active
    2024
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
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