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Peer reviewedOlson, Gary A. – Liberal Education, 1981
The attitudes of teachers referring students to writing centers for mandatory instruction may weaken the center's ability to provide support to the students who need it most. Training tutors to provide a pleasant learning environment can increase the program's effectiveness. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Higher Education, Learning Centers (Classroom), Liberal Arts
Rizzolo, Patricia – Improving College and University Teaching, 1982
A university English department's writing center uses peer tutors trained in questioning, explanation, and constructive criticism techniques. Among the issues raised are tutoring adult students and writing across the curriculum. The program has been an effective method of encouraging good writing. (MSE)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Basic Skills, College Faculty, College Instruction
