Welcome to the ninth volume of MEMORANDUM. In this Issue, Annie Swantek describes her experiences working as a technical writing at UAB’s Computer Forensics Research Lab. John Channell introduces Markdown and explains why it is a necessary skill for professional writers. Taylor Hanson looks at the connection between professional writing and journalism. Lainey Hardiman explains how her professional writing classes helped prepare her for an internship at GirlSpring. And, Jazzlyn Miller provides a stunning look at the struggles non-traditional students had to overcoming during UAB’s transition to the “New Normal.”
(Cover image by Sam Smith)