Maeve McKenna's Portfolio
Professional Writing Samples
Throughout my college career at the University of North Carolina, I decided to minor in English to enhance my experience with literature, language and communication. Below are some of the papers I am most proud of.
Note: These sample papers were created for school assignments, and not all quotes and information are real; some content may be fictional or altered for educational purposes.
Press Release
This is a press release sample I wrote for the Pier 601 Creative organization on campus. I was asked to announce their upcoming information session they were holding.
Op Ed Essay
This was an essay I wrote in my journalism class about Gen Z's mental health issues and its correlation to social media.
Breaking News Story
This sample is a breaking news story I wrote for my Journalism class. It is about New Hanover County implementing a mandatory training program for teachers called LETRS.
Essay on the Social Penetration Theory
This paper was written for my Communication Theory class. We were told to pick a communication theory we had learned about, and write about how it relates to us.
Music Review
I wrote this paper for my Professional Review Writing class on Taylor Swift's Red Album and my feelings towards it.