At the Knowledge Market, we consider anything "professional" when it's related to or in preparation for communication in the workplace. 

Here are some examples of professional projects:

• Email
• Cover Letter
• Grant
• Interview
• Letter
• Memo
• Pitch
• Proposal
• Resume
• Technical Reports

Academic Process:

• Understanding the requirements/audience
• Idea Generation/Brainstorming
• Research (if necessary)
• Organize/Mapping (if necessary)
• Thesis Development (if argumentative)
• Drafting
• Revision (big projects)
• Practicing
• Editing 
• Citation (if necessary)

Questions to Consider:

• Semester-long projects: Will you continue to find your topic interesting throughout the semester? Is there enough information on your topic to complete the assignment? Are you able to find a new angle on the topic? Do you understand the scope of the assignment?
• Understanding the assignment: Do you have a good understanding of the assignment and what is expected of you? Do sources need to be academic, scholarly, peer-reviewed or referred? Have you evaluated your sources for content, credibility, and relevance?
• Keep in mind that it’s a good idea to evaluate your position in the academic or creative process. These processes aren’t linear and may require you to revisit multiple steps. For instance, it’s a good idea to go back and do more research to develop a better argument or have multiple reviewers to help with editing and proofreading. 

Learn More:

• Academic Cover Letter - Shape
• Biology Lab Reports
• Email Etiquette
• Essay Tests, Tips for Taking
• Memo - Shape
• Personal Statements
• Professional Letter - Shape
• Professional Presentations (Ad and PR)
• Professional, Technical Writing by Purdue OWL
• Resumes/Cover Letters
• Speech and Language Pathology Graduate School Personal Statement
• Team Writing the Group Paper
• Thesis Statement 
• Transitions