About PWR
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Director's Message
PWR Director Adam Banks shares his thoughts on why the ability to compose messages thoughtfully, strategically, and persuasively is essential to academic success.
Instructor Profiles
Who teaches in PWR?
Understanding the Writing & Rhetoric Requirement
Review Stanford's three writing requirements (WR 1, WR 2, and WIM)
PWR Policies
Guidelines for teaching and learning in PWR
A Rhetorical Approach to Writing Instruction at Stanford
PWR courses are fundamentally courses in rhetoric
PWR Principles
Prizes and Publications
Undergraduates get honored for their excellent work in PWR
Past Projects and Initiatives
Read about some of PWR's projects from the past two decades, including the Stanford Study of Writing and the Writing Specialist initiative.
News and Announcements
Learn about what's happening in PWR