Technical Writing Internships

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Internship Examples

Internships may change from semester to semester; the Internship Information Meeting will inform you as to specifically what internships will be available for the current semester.

Examples of Past Internships

Thinking Publications
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
- PUBS Internship with McIntyre Library
- English Department Web Development
- Career Services
- CNS Documentation
- Teaching & Learning Technology Development Center
Luther/Midelfort--Mayo Health System
Hutchinson Technology, Inc.
Hmong Mutual Assistance Association
Cray Research/Silicon Graphics (not available every year, will be announced when available)

A Summary of Possible Internship Responsibilities

desktop publishing, writing, and editing in accordance with style guides
editing of manuscripts, newsletters, marketing pieces, catalogs, web pages, or software programs
desktop publishing of newsletters, manuscripts, handouts, brochures, posters
writing technical documentation, marketing pieces/catalogs, training manuals, newsletters, advertisements, news releases, grant proposals
conducting online and library research when necessary to obtain or verify information, to learn new skills

Examples of What You Will Learn

You will learn how to:

develop your technical skills:
writing, editing, web publishing, and desktop publishing
work independently and collaboratively and manage a variety of tasks
apply your classroom knowledge to a real work setting
decide on personal career choices in writing