> > When a job announcement requires a "writing sample" what exactly are they
> > looking for?  Is it a couple pages from a formal dissertation, a one page
> > review, exactly what are they looking for?

I would suggest calling the potential employer(s) and inquiring, if possible.
I had the same question about the writing sample required for a curatorial
internship.  I had been planning to send a copy of a grad seminar paper,
but I called and it turned out that they wanted a five page sample at the
most--either a short paper, or a sample from a longer paper.  (For the
reference of others seeking internships, this was for the National Gallery in
Washington.)

Sarah

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