Writing @ UW

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Welcome to UW Writing!

This web site contains comprehensive information about taking and teaching writing courses at the UW Seattle campus.

Writing Pathways

No matter your chosen path of study, an essential part of your education is learning how to write and communicate effectively. Learning to write is...Learn more

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Teaching W Courses

The following guidelines articulate expectations and best practices for all who design, teach, or TA courses that fulfill the Additional Writing requirement (“W courses”) at...Learn more

Writing Resources

Writing is an essential part of learning, and developing as a writer happens over time and across different contexts. Whether you're brainstorming ideas, refining a...Learn more

Latest News

Registration Now Open for the 2025 Praxis Conference!

May 02, 2025

The University of Washington English Department Writing Programs invites you to register for the fifth annual Praxis Conference, taking place Friday, May 30,...

Season Six of "Write for You," the OWRC Podcast, Just Released!

May 01, 2025

Writing in grad school is tough—but you don’t have to go it alone. Season Six of the Write for...

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