Currently seven Writing Specialists work in departments and programs across campus. For consultation hours, see below; click on their names for profiles and contact information
For more information about the Writing Specialist program, contact Adam Banks, Faculty Director of Program in Writing and Rhetoric.
Science, Technology, and Society Writing Specialist
Areas of specialization: theater and creative writing
Genre expertise: grant applications and personal statements
Enjoys coaching brainstorming, argument revision, introductions and conclusions
Writing Specialist in Science, Technology, and Society
OFFICE: Sweet 327
(650) 723-4631
Writing Specialist Consultation hours:
Mondays & Wednesdays 2:00 to 3:00pm, 200-05, Rm. 05
History Writing Specialist
Areas of specialization: literature and social sciences (with an emphasis in identity studies, criminality and social change advocacy)
Genre expertise: personal statements and grant applications
Enjoys coaching loving your ideas, turning ideas and evidence into arguments, and revision strategies
OFFICE: Sweet 322 PHONE: (650) 725-1215
Writing Specialist Consultation hours: TBD
Political Science/International Relations Writing Specialist
Areas of specialization: history, literature and communications
Genre expertise: personal statements, grant applications, and writing for publication
Enjoys coaching argument development and style
School of Earth, Energy, and Environmental Sciences Writing Specialist
Areas of specialization: social science, journalism, creative writing
All genres
Enoys coaching goal setting, brainstorming, revision strategies, writing for publication
OFFICE: Sweet 323 PHONE: (650) 721-6093
Writing Specialist Consultation by appointment. Email: empolk@stanford.edu
Art and Art History Writing Specialist
Areas of specialization: literature, creative writing
Genre expertise: abstracts, cover letters, personal statements
Enjoys coaching brainstorming, organization, revision strategies
OFFICE: Sweet 326 PHONE: (650) 721-6775
Writing Specialist Consultation hours: TBD
Human Biology Writing Specialist
Areas of specialization: biology, genetics
Genre expertise: lab reports, personal statements, and dissertations
Enjoys coaching writing productivity, brainstorming, and revision strategies
Public Policy Writing Specialist
Areas of specialization: law, media advocacy, performing arts, genetics, math
Genre expertise: legal writing, grant applications, personal statements, cover letters, creative non-fiction, press releases
Enjoys coaching brainstorming, time management, revision strategies
OFFICE: Sweet 319 PHONE: (650) 723-3802
WS Consultation hours:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00am-noon at Landau 127
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