Writing in the Professions: Medical (355:355), developed by the Business and Technical Writing Program, provides writing skill training for students preparing for medical school or graduate study in the scientific professions. The course begins with the drafting of two documents customarily required for acceptance to graduate medical programs: the Personal Statement and the persuasive essay (of the type seen on the MCAT exam). The remainder of the semester involves the development of an independent project proposal for which they will seek to obtain grant funding. This proposal is initially articulated in a brief memo and followed by a query letter to the grant funding organization. A significant amount of research is required throughout the proposal process in order to establish credibility within the scientific community and provide justification for the project. Throughout the semester, students are expected to engage in conscientious revision of all assignments. The course culminates with a PowerPoint slide presentation, delivered to the funding source, in support of the proposal.