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Anis Bawarshi specializes in the study and teaching of writing, particularly focusing on rhetorical genre theory and writing program administration. He has directed the University of Washington's Program in Writing and Rhetoric for ten years and chaired the English department for six years. His contributions to the field include pivotal publications such as 'Genre Invention for the Writer: Reconsidering Place in Invention,' 'Genre: Introduction History, Theory, Research, Pedagogy' (with Mary Jo Reiff), and several co-edited volumes and chapters that discuss genres in various contexts. Bawarshi has also co-edited special issues of 'College English' and published articles in significant journals like 'Written Communication' and 'Composition Studies.' His teaching has received accolades, including the Karen Shabetai Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award. Bawarshi's research interests broadly examine the social, political, and cultural conditions shaping texts, with a particular focus on how texts function within social practices and identities. He is also engaged in exploring the effects of writing as a form of social participation and organization.
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