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Meet Prof. Leslie Wu (FT Hire: Creative Writing & Publishing)

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Leslie Wu has taught in the Sheridan Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing & Publishing program since 2017 and joined the full-time faculty ranks in January 2022 as professor, writing and publishing.

A freelance food and travel writer whose work has appeared in  Time Out, Fodor’s and HGTV Canada’s website, she is a regular conxtributor to  Forbes Life  and Food Network Canada. Along with experience as an editorial director of three national restaurant magazines for chefs, Leslie has helmed magazines from fashion and jewellery to boating and telecommunications in her 20 years in the publishing industry. She’s also served as a regional co-director of the Association of Food Journalists, and marketing vice-president of the Professional Writers of Canada, Toronto Chapter. 

Leslie holds a Bachelor of Arts, Combined Honours in Political Science and English from McMaster University and a Masters of Communications from McGill University with a specialization in online news magazines and dissemination. She originally joined Sheridan as a part-time Print Journalism professor and has since moved to the Creative Writing and Publishing program to teach various editing and research courses.

Leslie holds a Bachelor of Arts, Combined Honours in Political Science and English from McMaster University and a Masters of Communications from McGill University with a specialization in online news magazines. She originally joined Sheridan as a part-time Print Journalism professor, and has since moved to the Creative Writing and Publishing program to teach various editing and research courses

Leslie Wu answers Alchemy ’s Proust Questionnaire:

Most important lesson I learned in kindergarten: Finger-painting is not my forte. Also, you can always sneak off to the library to read.

Most important lesson I’ve learned this year: Even the largest size coffee is not always enough.

My favourite qualities in a student: Having an open mind.

My favourite qualities in a teacher: Having an open mind and a constant drive to improve.

Moment in my life I’d like to re-live: Floating down the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok by myself in an accidentally-hired 20-seat boat.

My idea of complete misery: Doing nothing.

My favourite word: Palimpsest.

My least favourite word: Failure.

If I weren’t a teacher I’d be: Travelling.

The skill I wish I had: The ability to draw beyond stick figures (the students can attest to this flaw).

Language I’d love to be able to speak: Better Cantonese. Or any language where I only know menu terminology (Italian, Spanish, Japanese, etc.).

A country/place I’d like to visit: More of Japan. A six-hour layover to get ramen in the Shinjuku district wasn’t long enough.

My favourite food and drink: A well-made Ethiopian doro wat , sushi crafted with care or whatever new plate awaits as a food writer. Single malt scotch, served neat.

My favourite musician/composer/lyricist: Lin-Manuel Miranda–#yayhamlet.

The most embarrassing song in my iTunes or music collection: None. I’ll always defend the honour of my mishmash of obscure musical theatre deep dives.

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Bachelor of Creative Writing and Publishing (Honours)

Bachelor of Creative Writing and Publishing (Honours) at Sheridan College - Hazel McCallion Campus Canada

In this unique program, you'll gain experience in a variety of writing genres and media platforms — and be ready for a career in today's publishing industry. You'll graduate with a broad skill set that gives you the opportunity to choose a variety of career paths.

Focus on your interests This flexible program allows you to focus on your interests and career goals. In addition to core courses in creative writing, publishing and literary studies, your program electives let you tailor your education in these three disciplines. You'll have the opportunity to take courses from Sheridan's arts and business degrees and collaborate with students in other programs.

Connect with communities Relationships with audiences, writers and the publishing community are integral parts of being an author. In this program, you're encouraged to develop these relationships through internships, connecting with literary communities, editing and publishing literary journals, writing reviews and more. You'll have the chance to make an impact in your community of practice — and community at large.

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Bachelor of Creative Writing and Publishing (Honours) Admissions Requirements

• English, Grade 12 ENG4U, or EWC4U (Writer’s Craft) with a minimum grade of 70%
• Five other Grade 12 credits at U or M level
• 60% Maths in Grade 12

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You can work part-time off-campus if you are studying in the Quebec province.

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• Forms: IMM 5710, IMM 5476 and IMM 5475;
• Graduation Proof
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• Copies of your travel and identification documents, passport pages and current immigration document.

Till a decision is made on your work visa, you can continue to work full time. All you need to have is your completed degree, should have applied for the permit before the expiry of your study permit and you should be allowed to work off-campus.

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Appointment

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Application Process

An applicant can either apply online or offline by visiting a visa application centre and submitting their documents. After the analysis of your application, you might be called for an interview.

The visa application fee for Canada is CAD 150.

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You require a minimum monthly amount to be deposited into your account to prove that you can sustain yourself while studying in Canada. If you are studying in Quebec, you need to have a monthly minimum of CAD 917, and if you are studying in a province except for Quebec, you need to have a minimum of CAD 833 per month.

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You will have to pay a medical examination fee and a visa application service fee to the tune of CAD 15 if you visit a visa application centre to apply for your visa.

Medical Examination

One has to undergo a series of medical examinations to be deemed fit for a student visa of Canada. The tests mostly include blood and urine tests, chest x-rays and other organ checkups.

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Graduate Certificate in International Business Management + Marketing Management (Bundle Program) (Co-op)

International Business Management The professors who teach Sheridan's International Business courses are personally experienced in international business. They are continually updating the program so that it accurately reflects current international market conditions, challenges and regulations.

Things you'll do and learn

• Develop a foreign market entry strategy for a specific product or service.
• Research and analyze potential international opportunities.
• Create a customized international business plan to support the global initiative of a real company.
• Learn to navigate cultural differences among trading partners and clients.

Marketing Management The Marketing Managemen t program at Sheridan provides students with the digital marketing expertise that employers are looking for. During this course, students will learn how to:

• Apply search engine marketing, social media promotion and marketing analytics principles to optimize your organization's marketing efforts.
• Learn basic marketing graphics skills to create support materials such as brochures, newsletters and web page updates.
• Write marketing and communications plans .

Graduate Certificate in Marketing Management (Co-op)

In just one year, Sheridan’s Marketing Management graduate certificate program gives students the digital marketing skills employers want and need. Throughout this program, students will learn to:

• Write marketing and communications plans.

Co-op experience Following eight months of classroom instruction, eligible students will have the opportunity to participate in a four-month cooperative education placement. Note that this is a competitive process and only qualified students are accepted. Working in the marketing field, you’ll apply your in-class learning and gain valuable work experience that may boost your career—and help you land a great job.

Architecture and Construction

Graduate Certificate in Urban Design (Co-op)

Cities need designers who understand the built environment. This eight-month graduate certificate responds to that demand, teaching you to design inclusive and sustainable solutions that connect and integrate urban landscapes. Sheridan is one of the few colleges in Canada to offer this niche training, which is traditionally taught in master's level studies.

Real-world inspiration and learning Our state-of-the-art Hazel McCallion Campus is a living lab for urban designers, surrounded by new development in the heart of Mississauga. Be inspired by the blank canvas of opportunity around you or make the short trip to Toronto to generate more ideas. You'll also have the chance to propose real-world solutions during a field placement with an urban design firm or industry partner.

Learn from urban design experts Sheridan is well-known as a leader in design education. Learn from professors who have strong academic backgrounds and extensive industry experience in built environments. They'll teach you how to apply software skills to create visualizations of urban environments. You'll also study concepts of mobility, wayfinding, placemaking, ecology and more.

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Certificate in Personal Support Worker

Sheridan’s Personal Support Worker program prepares you to provide assistance to the elderly and individuals with disabilities across the lifespan:- What you'll gain In just one year, you can develop the skills you need to begin a satisfying career helping in a long-term care facility, supportive housing, home care, adult daycare and palliative care. A full 100% of our graduates find employment, and employers are 100% satisfied with the personal support workers they hire from Sheridan.

Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours ) in Supply Chain Management (Co-op)

If logistics are different parts of the body, the supply chain is the brain. In the fast-growing field of supply chain management, you’ll oversee and coordinate purchase of materials, production, storage and delivery of products. Master how to manage business endeavours, balance supply and demand and gain skills key to any organization's success.

Take a creative approach to resolving business issues The slightest changes to a company's materials, inventory, transportation or marketing strategy can have huge ripple effects on the rest of the business. Learn how different departments depend on each other and use creative thinking to come up with solutions that benefit the entire company.

Enjoy collaborative and hands-on learning Today's work world has changed. Top employability skills now include critical thinking, collaboration, leadership, communication and entrepreneurship. Our small class sizes and applied learning approach allow you to develop these skills in an interactive environment. You can then refine your new skills through a mandatory internship and optional co-op.

Creative problem solving for the modern business world Complement your Supply Chain Management degree with a unique certificate that demonstrates your ability to think creatively! In addition to your core BBA courses, you’ll have the opportunity to take electives that will enable you to earn a Sheridan Board Undergraduate Certificate in Creativity and Creative Problem Solving. 50% of our June 2019 BBA graduates earned this optional certificate, which is endorsed by the State University of New York.

Courses in the certificate include:

• Creative Leadership and Problem Solving
• Applications of Creativity and Innovation
• Group Dynamics and Creative Problem Solving Facilitation
• Introduction to Studies in Creativity
• Principles of Creative Problem Solving
• Composition and Rhetoric.

Co-op The Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programs all include a one-semester internship where students will fulfill many of the program learning outcomes and become prepared for future employment. After the completion of a minimum of 60 credits, students may also apply to participate in the BBA Co-op program, which allows students to complete three additional work terms to a total of four work terms. Enrolment in the Co-op program is limited through an additional Co-op application process.

Co-op/Internship allows students to take ownership and responsibility for their own growth and development through practice in real-life employment environments. Our work terms are scenarios where students can apply their critical, creative, and reflective thinking in a way that maximizes their workplace experiences and preparedness for full-time employment after graduation.

Sheridan's BBA Co-op program has built-in flexibility for students to select their path and schedule for Co-op work terms, may lead to paid employment during the work term, and further supports students to develop their entrepreneurial thinking skills and capacity for responsible risk-taking in a complex workplace environment.

Creative Arts & Design

Diploma in Interior Decorating

Benefits of our program

• Work in a professional studio environment.
• Get trained on industry-standard software.
• Have full access to finishes, paints and samples in our decorating and design resource room.
• Take periodic excursions to local design and product showrooms.
• Participate in a three-week work placement.

A full professional skill set

• Plan and decorate residential and small commercial environments, from programming to final presentation drawings.
• Draft using professional standards to visually communicate details and design concepts.
• Freehand draw, sketch and apply mixed media to presentations.
• Design and implement marketing and sales strategies.

Diploma in Advertising and Marketing Communications

Our 2-year advertising and marketing diploma is designed to teach you everything you need to find communications jobs in Canada. You’ll get foundational knowledge of the advertising business as you learn media development, creative management and account management. You’ll also learn how to develop campaign proposals and determine budgets, getting creative in every aspect of your coursework.

Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology (Co-op Optional)

Build on your foundational architectural education

In your first two years, you’ll learn core architecture skills such as CAD software, building and assembly systems, document preparation and envelope detailing. In your final year, you’ll work with real clients in the community, train with cutting-edge software, prepare project plans and more. You’ll even build a portfolio to help you find work after you graduate.

Get paid work experience with optional co-op placements

As an Architectural Technology student, you can participate in the optional paid co-op. The co-op placement will help you gain real-life experience and make contacts in the architecture and construction industries. Previous student placements have included roles at the City of Mississauga and PCL Construction.

Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

This program gives you a clear pathway to becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). Once you’ve successfully completed this program, you can apply to CPA’s Professional Education Program (PEP) — the final step before you write your Common Final Exam (CFE). Even if you don’t have an accounting background, you’ll soon be on your way to becoming a CPA.

Diploma in Architectural Technician

Get a well-rounded architectural education

Gain the practical skills and fundamental architectural knowledge you need to enter the workplace after graduation. You'll study building code standards, materials, project planning and more. Skills you'll learn include: 2D and 3D Computer-aided Design and Drafting (CADD), Building Information Modeling (BIM), visual problem-solving, preparation of contract documents and specifications and envelope detailing.

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Sheridan College launches first combined creative writing & publishing degree program

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Next September, Sheridan will launch a unique degree program that marries creative writing and publishing. The first of its kind in Canada, the Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing and Publishing will see students develop a broad skill set that will prepare them for a range of career options in the rapidly evolving publishing industry.

During the four-year program, students will take core classes in creative writing, publishing and literary studies, with the option to tailor their education in any of these disciplines through elective courses. An internship in fourth year will let them apply their skills in the ‘real world’ and further refine their career aspirations.

“This program is based on the reality that creative writing alone may not be enough to sustain an individual financially,” says Sean McNabney, Associate Dean in Sheridan’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. “Our approach gives students the opportunity to find work that’s related to the world of words, and make a living that supports their creative writing goals.”

Through their course of study, students may find that their true métier lies in editing, or in something else that’s ancillary to their writing, he adds. Students will have opportunities to explore different applications for their skills at Sheridan through collaboration with programs like Film and Television, and Animation, which are driven by narrative.

“A student can partner with, for example, someone in the animation program and be a writer for a particular project,” says Owen Percy, program coordinator. “There will also be numerous hands-on activities that model industry best practices as well as an internship that they’ll be able to complete at places such as publishing houses, communications and technical writing companies or startups.”

Faculty in the Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing and Publishing are drawn from the industry. They include Paul Vermeersch, well-known poet and literary editor; Owen Percy, literary reviewer and critic; Robyn Read, former managing editor of the Banff Centre Press; Sarah Yi-Mei Tsiang, poet and author; and Glenn Clifton, playwright and essayist, among others.

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COMM23385: Research for Writing and Publishing

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This guide provides help for students completing their creative writing assignment in the Research for Writing & Publishing course. Find lists of library and web resources as well as research tips to help you complete your assignments.

Tips for Doing Research

As you get started on your research, here are a few things to keep in mind:

Before you Search

Start by brainstorming:

• Review your assignment criteria. What topics are acceptable? How many sources do you need? What types of publications are acceptable?
• Plan your Research . Decide on a topic, research question, and keywords.
• Consider Types of Sources . What type of publications would have information about your topic? Books? Journals? Websites?
• Choose a Database . Decide on the best place to look for sources on your topic.

While you Search

Pay attention to the results:

• Were there too many results? Too few?
• Where did your keywords appear? What keywords did you use that are working? What keywords are confusing your results?
• What vocabulary are the authors are using? Are there any new words that you could add to your list of keywords?

Modify your search strategy and search terms as needed.

After you Search

Reflect on your search:

• Did you find enough sources to meet your assignment requirements?
• Were you satisfied with the relevance and quality of the sources you found?
• What strategies worked well? What strategies were not helpful?

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