Joy Myers

Copywriter

United States

For the fulfillment of a Master of Arts in Professional and Technical Writing.

Portfolio

Personal Statement & Résumé

2026
Résumé

My updated résumé, including education, employment, and publications.

ENG 637 - Writing for Intercultural Audiences

Spring 2025
Cultural Experience

A cultural reflection written after spending three weeks in Japan and Indonesia.

ENG 700 - Intro to Research Methods

Spring 2025
Literature Review

A literature review focused on the development (and often, shortcomings) of user manuals.

ENG 672 - Writing Grant Proposals

Spring 2025
Grant Proposal

A grant proposal written on behalf of a fictional organization, Community Gardens of Southwest Missouri.

ENG 604 - Advanced Writing: Nonfiction

Summer 2025
Nonfiction Essay

A nonfiction essay exploring my trip to Ukraine during the war.

ENG 678 - Writing in the Health Professions

Summer 2025
Research Report

An analysis of the growing hesitancy towards vaccines, and recommendations for improvements in health communication.

ENG 725 - Seminar: Composition & Rhetoric

ENG 667 - Data Displays in Technical Documents

ENG 771 - Foundations of Professional Writing

ENG 770 - Teaching and Training in Technical & Professional Writing

ENG 777 - Professional Editing

Spring 2026
Book Edit

A copyedit of the translation section and prologue of a fiction book.

Degree Paper

Spring 2026
Degree Paper

This is the second draft of my degree paper after one round of feedback. The final draft will be completed by April 10.