Student Resources

See a Tutor at the Hume Center for Writing and Speaking

The Hume Center for Writing and Speaking offers several different types of tutoring opportunities to support the writing and speaking students do in their classes at Stanford. You can see an appointment-based writing tutor, digital media tutor, or oral communication tutor (OCT), or you can meet with a drop-in peer tutor.

Use the Hume Resources for Writers

This resource page through the Hume Center links to a number of resources useful to writers related to topics such as citation practices, grammar and punctuation, writing a grant proposal, and library research methodology.

Use the Hume Resources for Speakers

This resource page from the Hume Center includes useful handouts designed to help both the novice and more experienced public speaker.

Browse Library Research Guides

Read through the archive of library research guides created for previous PWR classes as well as other Stanford classes, containing quick search resources for a variety of topics.

Next Steps for Your PWR Project

Learn about publications where you can submit your writing from your PWR class and reach a wider audience.

Contact or Join PWR's Undergraduate Advisory Board

The PWR Undergraduate Advisory Board (PWR UAB) meets 2-3 times a quarter to consult with the PWR directors about how to continue to improve the Program, from the required courses, to advanced elective courses in writing and speaking, and the Notation in Science Communication.