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Download full textHunzer, Kathleen M. – 1994
Research assessing the effectiveness of writing tutorial programs should consider how gender contributes to dynamics of the student tutor relationship. In "On Becoming a More Effective Tutor," Lil Brannon catalogues different postures that the writing tutor may adopt: some are more friendly, concerned with the student's self-esteem,…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Higher Education, Sex Differences, Sex Stereotypes
Peer reviewedWright, Robin Redmon – Journal of College Reading and Learning, 2001
Examines reasons for the resistance and resentment of many student athletes to working with writing tutors. Discusses successful intervention strategies for dealing with counter-productive behavior. Argues that the resultant learning not only enriches the athletes, but the entire academic community, since their stories are a tremendous asset for…
Descriptors: Athletes, Athletics, High Risk Students, Higher Education
Holladay, John – 1989
An evaluation is provided of two aspects of Monroe County Community College's (MCCC's) writing-across-the-curriculum (WAC) program: a Writing Center and peer tutoring by instructor-nominated Writing Fellows. Introductory remarks in Part 1 highlight the benefits of the college's programs for faculty, Writing Fellows, the college administration, and…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Peer Teaching, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation
