Paul Morris

Paul Morris is Associate Professor of English at San Francisco State University, specializing in composition pedagogy and critical literacy development. His research reframes grammatical instruction as a tool for rhetorical invention.

Work examines how writers engage with print conventions, transforming grammar and punctuation from mechanical exercises to critical frameworks. Research applies genre theory to secondary education to foster student textual analysis and writing agency.

Teaches courses in composition, English education, and young adult literature with focus on writing as meaning-making practice.