The Gabler Writing Initiative is designed to support college writers across the UC Santa Barbara campus, building upon Elizabeth Gabler's vision. It encompasses several opportunities to support students at varying levels of expertise, focusing on professional writing, peer tutoring, recognition through awards, and technology access. The initiative aims to bridge students' academic careers with their professional aspirations by providing robust platforms for engagement, training, and skill development.
The Gabler Professional Writing Seminar
Description: A five-credit, one-quarter course, offered once a year and capped at 20 students. It introduces lower-division students (freshmen and sophomores) to the six professional writing tracks within the Professional Writing Minor.
Course Assignment Examples
- Writing a resume and cover letter for a job or internship.
- Composing business-appropriate emails and platform-based communications (e.g., Teams, Slack).
- Participating in and reporting on a networking opportunity with a UC Santa Barbara staff or community member with professional writing expertise.
- Delivering a collaborative, formal presentation on a professional writing topic.
Next Offering
The next offering of Writing 20: The Gabler Professional Writing Seminar will be taught by Paul Rogers T/TH 11:00am - 12:50pm at Girvetz 2127.