Writing Resources

  • Do you want to find out about all the writing, reading, and research resources available on campus? See Writing, Reading, and Researching at PSU: A Survival Guide for Students.
  • Need help with the writing, reading, or research for a particular paper or project? Schedule an appointment at the Writing Center.
  • Are you a do-it-yourselfer? Do you just need writing hints, or suggestions on how to deal with difficult assignments? See the Writing Resources Library.
  • Want to test out of WR 121 and WR 323? Students have two ways to challenge the writing courses WR 121 and WR 323 if you feel confident about your writing skills and can fulfill the prerequisites. Find out more about Challenge exams.
  • Do you want to learn about the writing and rhetoric courses available, the field of rhetoric and composition, and courses that prepare you for teaching and non-teaching jobs in English? See Writing, Reading, and Rhetoric Studies.
  • Are you looking for an upper-division course with a substantial amount of writing to satisfy the requirement for a writing intensive course? See Writing Intensive Courses.
  • Are you a non-native speaker looking for writing classes or tutorials? See ESL Resources.

Writing Specialists

Greg Jacob
Director of Writing
Writing Intensive Courses Coordinator
jacobg@pdx.edu
503-725-3572

Dan DeWeese
Writing Center Coordinator
deweesed@pdx.edu

Ruth Chapin
ESL Coordinator
chapinr@pdx.edu

Duncan Carter
Associate Dean, CLAS
carterd@pdx.edu