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Originally Posted by lucifer_sam
I find your own perspective somewhat humorous on the matter. What common job would require the expansive knowledge of an English major over someone who's simply competent at writing professionally?
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I gave some examples earlier: copywriter, editor, proposal writer, grant writer, journalist.
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Originally Posted by lucifer_sam
There's a ceiling for knowledge in all careers where further pursuit simply becomes academic, I think you reach that level much quicker in an English major than an engineering one.
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Because basically everyone is able to write I think this is a common misconception, but the fact is that being a
great writer is a skill that is as difficult to obtain as any other professional skill.
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Originally Posted by lucifer_sam
You're definitely right though. Communication skills ARE prized in industry, (and not just communications industries!) but I don't believe an English degree is necessary to see those promotions when writing requirements are mostly satisfied by being an able technical writer.
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No offense but I think your view on this is somewhat myopic. Look in other, non-technical areas and you'll see situations where being an able technical writer is definitely not enough. For example, in the kinds of industries I work in—such as advertising, marketing and publishing—great writers are a key part of the equation.