The Writing Center is located in Gowen 111. You may also contact us at
(206) 616-3354.

To schedule an appointment, click here.

The Writing Center is affiliated with the departments of Political Science, Law, Societies, and Justice, and Jackson School of International Studies.

Director:
Allison Rank is a doctoral candidate in Political Science. She has TAed various course in Political Science and was co-recipient of the department’s 2011 prize for Best TA. Allison’s office hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 12pm - 1pm. Allison is available to come into classes at the request of instructors and do workshops to help students prepare for particular assignments. You can contact her at writdir[at]uw[dot]edu to arrange a classroom visit.

Tutors:
Amanda Clayton is a fourth year doctoral student and PhD Candidate in the Department of Political Science. She has TA-ed and instructed various courses for the University of Washington. Her research is in the comparative political economy of gender inequality.

Kevin Swann is a senior majoring in Anthropology with a history in the Political Science Department. This is his second year as a tutor at the POLS/LSJ/SIS Writing Center. His favorite classes are charms and defense against the dark arts.

Janey Greensteinis a senior International Studies major with minors in Human Rights and Law, Society, and Justice. This is her first year at the Writing Center. She looks forward to helping students tackle the challenges of writing in the social sciences!

Griffin Smith is a junior double majoring in Political Science and English. He is a first year tutor.

Alexa Mullarky is a senior majoring in Law, Societies and Justice, with minors in International Studies and Human Rights.  This is her first year as a tutor at the Writing Center. 

Poi Udomsrirungruang is a senior double majoring in Political Science and International Studies, International Political Economy track. She has had considerable experience working with non-native English speakers as she tutored in an international school in Bangkok, Thailand for three years before coming to UW. This is her first year tutoring in the LSJ/POL SCI/SIS Writing Center.

Byron Gray is a senior who is triple-majoring in Political Science; Law, Societies, and Justice; South Asian Studies. This is his third year as a tutor with the POLS/LSJ/SIS Writing Center.

Nathan Anderson is a senior majoring in International Studies with a focus in Environmental Studies. This is his first year in the POL S/LSJ/SIS Writing Center.