About the Journal

Paw Prints: The Michigan Tech University Journal of First-Year Writing is a student-run academic journal that provides an opportunity for first-year composition students to submit their academic writing. The goal of Paw Prints is to publish and support student writers. Paw Prints focuses on creating a community where students can submit their work, collaborate with peers, and explore new ideas through scholarly writing. Submissions to the journal will go through an anonymized peer review process. 

Established 2025.