The course website for WRI3020 with Dr. Erin Andersen
The Four “Fs” (Now with Memes!) Keep these steps in mind for scaffolding a tutoring session’s beginning, middle, and end. Supplement these tips with Fitzgerald and Ianetta’s tips in Chapter 3 (pp. 68-79). Focus Greet your client with warmth and enthusiasm, and for the non-germaphobes among you, a handshake. Give the student your name. Help them […]
My first experience in the Writing Collaboratory occurred with the situation of being tutored for this post. While I was nervous to meet my tutor and didn’t want an awkward interaction, I found the thirty minutes to be pleasant and helpful. As I stepped through the doorway, I was immediately greeted by my tutor and […]
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous about having to experience being tutored in writing for the first time. Sure, it wasn’t my first experience being tutored ever; I’d spent many days in the library back at SCCC struggling to complete my math homework. But this time it was a little different. I’ve […]
You Did What? I will be the first to admit that I typically get attached to my own writing and as a writer, this makes accepting feedback difficult (which I try not to take personally). Earlier this week, I sat down for my first tutoring session in The Writing Collaboratory. I believe that there is […]
Need some inspiration for your presentation? Take a look at these examples from previous tutor trainees. Please note that many of these examples have been used or are currently being used in the Collab! Handouts: Comma help (handout designed for digital viewing and social media) What is “flow”? Concision Constructing elegant sentences Workshop materials: Tackling […]
Just a few things to take care of… We’ll use this document to keep track of who is reading what during our jigsaw reading weeks. A link to this document is also posted on the Readings page. Please sign up for a Presentation date. You don’t have to decide which type of presentation you’ll do […]
Hello! Welcome to WRI3020: Writing Tutor Training! Please take a moment to poke around this website as it will be our home base for all class-related information this semester. The schedule of homework and class content, all assignment guidelines, and all in-class activity information will be consistently updated here. This site is also where all […]
