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As clearly and succinctly as possible, describe your academic background, future plans, and how this class fits in with these things.

I am a Communication Studies major, planning on a career in Public Relations, or a similar field that my major will help me achieve. Writing for the Media will help me learn how to write in a way that is professional, concise, and appropriate for mass publication. Apparently, the way I have written in many of the previous classes I have taken (such as Creative Writing), will not "fly" in the world of mass publication. Word count is an important element when writing for the mass media, as well as structure. I have already taken college courses in Journalism and Public Relations, and I believe both of them have helped me hone my writing skills and add an element of sophistication and professionalism. More words does not make a better article, and proper spelling and grammar are key. Writing for the mass media entails getting a message across to a broad audience, in an orderly fashion. I expect to learn how to do this, and add more skills to the collection that I have gathered from my other, similar college courses. When typing a resume for the viewing of potential employers, it is often helpful to mention courses you have taken that would be helpful in your desired job. I believe that mentioning this class would be an asset to me, letting potential employers know that I am capable of writing in this concise, professional, easy-to-digest way for mass audiences. I hope, as well, that this blog will help me adhere to word counts and guide me in writing the way I should, for the job I want. I have come to find that as well as dressing for the job one wants, one should be able to write for the job one wants.