Welcome The Princeton Writing Program teaches critical thinking, reading, and writing, with particular emphasis on the techniques of academic inquiry and analytical argument across the disciplines. Our Initiatives The Writing Center The Writing Center offers individual appointments to student writers across all levels and disciplines. First-year Writing Seminars The Writing Seminars provide first-year students a foundation for their ongoing development as critical readers, writers, and researchers. Sophomore Research Seminars The Sophomore Research Seminars empower students to strengthen their academic skills in preparation for junior and senior independent work. Graduate Writing Courses WRI 500-level courses help graduate student writers develop successful and sustainable practices for communicating their research.