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Admission RequirementsThe Rainier Writing Workshop is selective. We are looking for motivated adults with established writing and reading habits, and who want to raise their work to a new level. The program and its mentorships are grounded in the balance between collaboration and independence. Each participant will receive individualized, strategic guidance from their mentors – in the context of the participant’s clear ownership of his or her own goals and projects. The ability to work

counter-arguments; to gauge level of interest/engagement; to help generate/expand on ideas). provides an opportunity to hear/read other writers’ prose (often the reviewer benefits as much as the writer!). Promoting the Writing Center The main purpose of the Writing Center is to provide the highest quality of peer review.  Whether or not you give class time to peer review, we hope you will encourage your students to use our services.  Also: Consider placing a statement like the following on your

Appointments Making the Most out of Our Resources While drop-in visitors are always welcome in the Writing Center, to be sure that a consultant is available it’s best to make an appointment in advance. There are three ways to set up an appointment before you stop by: Go to www.plu.edu/student-success and click “Schedule and Appointment” Call us at (253) 535-8709 Email us at writing@plu.edu (describe your assignment and when you are available) For shorter pieces of writing, consultations last 30

Guide (7th edition) for formal assignments. The resources below are available to assist students in properly documenting sources. PLU Writing Center  – Work one-on-one trained peer writing consultants at any point in the assignment writing process. The Writing Center is located in Library 220 and appointments can be made using the online scheduling tool . Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) APA Guide – This go to site provides a variety of tools and information to help demystify the APA citation process.

students with talents and interests in writing, graphic design, communication, or business a head start into the world of publishing and a broad variety of related professions. The PPA program readily complements majors concerned with language and the written word, such as English, languages, education, history, public relations, journalism, marketing, and graphic design. But students majoring in a wide spectrum of disciplines—from biology to music to anthropology—have discovered the value of a PPA

The PLU English Major and ConcentrationsEnglish majors at PLU complete three core courses that introduce the skills of creative and critical reading and writing that unite all three concentrations of our major. ENGL 227 – Introduction to Creative Writing ENGL 275 – Literary Passages: An Introduction to Literatures in English ENGL 300 – Living Stories Students then complete one of three Concentrations: The Creative Writing Concentration allows students to hone their craft in a variety of genres

English Minors at PLUThe Department of English offers minors in Writing and Literature, and also anchors the interdisciplinary minor in Publishing and Printing Arts (PPAP). Literature, Culture, and Power This 20-credit minor involves: ENGL 300: Living Stories (4 semester hours) Literature Electives (16 semester hours) Any English-designated literature course. ENGL 227 may be substituted for 4 of these hours. Writing This 20-credit minor involves: ENGL 300: Living Stories (4 semester hours

First Year Experience Course DescriptionsFYEP 190 Course DescriptionsJ-Term 2016 Spring 2016WRIT 101 Course DescriptionsFall 2016 FYEP 101 Writing Seminars Writing 101 Seminars for Cornerstones Program (101-190 linked seminars) Writing Seminars linked to Residential Learning Communities

By Autumn Robbins '20Division of Humanities Professor Melissa Michal, an accomplished author and teacher, joined the English Department as a visiting creative writing professor for the 2018-19 academic year. When asked why she came to PLU to teach our students, Professor Michal replied that it was because the mission of our university focuses on social justice and a service-led life. The mission statement matches her values and background. She was excited to teach in a place with commitments so