Rich-
When I submitted writing samples last year coming out of graduate school I
selected a variety of types of examples.  For example I included my
prospectus  for a Master's Thesis (which I didn't actually have to write),
my final History paper from my BA work , my guide from the Archival
collections I had processed, and Bibliographic essay on Nitrate Film.  I
felt these showed a diversity of writing ability that included research,
project completions, proposals and the finished product.  I also had on hand
(at my interviews) materials from two of the exhibits that I worked as a
graduate student.  This showed a wide and varied ability which is often very
beneficial in entry level positions.

It you have any questions please let me know.  Hope this helps
Tracie

----- Original Message -----
From: Richard Baker <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2000 8:57 AM
Subject: Writing samples


> 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?
>
> Richo
> Annapolis, MD
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