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Subject:RE: MA in English or engineering classes? From:"Lisa Wright" <liwright -at- earthlink -dot- net> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Wed, 5 Jun 2002 21:48:23 -0700
Christine,
I think you kind of answered your own question: how many job ads have
you seen requesting an MA in English? (I'm assuming you're talking an MA
in English Lit.) From a purely practical perspective, the engineering
degree would probably be the better option. Especially with only a year
of experience, some technical knowledge could push you ahead of other
candidates. From reports on this list, you'd experience a similar
benefit if you had some medical/pharmaceutical background.
Good luck with whichever path you choose!
Lisa
-----Original Message-----
On Behalf Of Zucker, Christine
Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2002 10:56 AM
Subject: MA in English or engineering classes?
<snip> However, when I look through tech writing job postings, almost
everything requires a strong scientific background or knowledge of
engineering/computing principles. ...
I'm wondering what would be more beneficial to me in the future and for
a tech writing career...the Master's in English or an associates in
engineering. The associates doesn't encompass quite as much math as the
bachelor's program did, but I would still learn the basic engineering
principles that would help with a tech writing career.
Does anyone have an opinion or suggestion on which option (MA in English
or Associates in engineering) would be more beneficial? Any input is
appreciated!!
</snip>
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