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10-CWE100 - Writing Center Peer Tutor Training January 13, 2010 - May 15, 2010
This course will prepare University Writing Center tutors to engage the university community in developing its writing skills.  This preparation will include an examination of tutor-client relationships and relationship skills, understanding and application of Higher Order and Lower Order Concerns, and examinations of form as it is shaped by content across genres and disciplines as they are likely to be experienced in the Center.  Prerequisite for this course is employment in the University Writing Center or instructor permission.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
--Provide tutors with practical writing tutorial skills.
--Enhance tutors' understanding and application of writing content areas.
--Develop tutors' reflective practice and research skills.

TEXTBOOK INFORMATION
Ryan, L., & Zimmerelli, L. (2006). The Bedford guide for writing tutors (4th ed.). Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's.
Handouts & websites as needed
Online archives of Writing Lab Newsletter and Writing Center Journal

ATTENDANCE
This is a required course for all University Writing Center employees and must be taken within the first year of employment.  Prompt and regular attendance is expected.  Six absences will result in automatic course failure, which will in turn result in discontinuation of employment in the University Writing Center.

ASSIGNMENTS
Major Project: 10-15 page Collaborative Research Paper (2-3 students/paper)
--Objectives
o Explore & examine an important issue in Writing Centers.
o Read and Study disciplinary literature (Writing Center Journal, Writing Lab Newsletter, edited collections, etc).
o Submit text for presentation and/or publication.
o Practice team building through collaborative writing.

Analysis and Evaluation of Tutoring Strengths and Weaknesses
--Objectives
o Observe two tutorial sessions and learn to examine tutoring strengths and weaknesses.
o Integrate text and observation-based knowledge into tutorial practice.
o Engage in reflective presentation.

11 Homework Responses (10 points each, best 10 count)

GRADES
Major Project (50% of course grade)
Analysis & Evaluation (25% of course grade)
Homework Responses (25% of course grade)

SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)
1. Orientation/Welcome
2. Tutor-Center Context (Learning the Workplace)
3. Writing Process (Theory)
4. Writing Process Strategies (Application)
a. HOMEWORK: Reflection & Application (1 Page)
5. Directive vs. Non-Directive Tutoring (The Ideal Relationship)
6. Higher Order Concerns -- Audience, Purpose, & Thesis
a. HOMEWORK: Text Evaluation (Analysis & 1 Paragraph/Issue)
7. Higher Order Concerns - Organization & Development
a. HOMEWORK: Text Evaluation (Analysis & 1 Paragraph/Issue)
8. Higher Order Concerns - Introduction & Conclusion
a. HOMEWORK: Text Evaluation (Analysis & 1 Paragraph/Issue)
9. Lower Order Concerns - Grammar
a. HOMEWORK: Text Evaluation (Analysis & 3 Paragraphs/3 Issues)
10. Lower Order Concerns - Mechanics
a. HOMEWORK: Text Evaluation (Analysis & 3 Paragraphs/3 Issues)
11. Lower Order Concerns - Punctuation
a. HOMEWORK: Text Evaluation (Analysis & 3 Paragraphs/3 Issues)
12. Lower Order Concerns - Spelling
a. HOMEWORK: Text Evaluation (Analysis & 3 Paragraphs/3 Issues)
13. Client Characteristics - Anxiety, Skill
14. Client Characteristics - ESL
15. Mid-Term
a. DUE: Major Project First Draft
16. Technology in the Writing Center (Management System)
17. Online Tutoring
18. Campus Utilization/Interdisciplinarity
19. Writing In Disciplines (WID): Humanities
20. MLA Style
a. HOMEWORK: MLA Style Response
21. Chicago Style
a. HOMEWORK: Chicago Style Response
22. Writing In Disciplines (WID): Social Sciences & Nursing
23. APA Style
a. HOMEWORK: APA Style Response
24. Writing In Disciplines (WID): Business
25. Writing In Disciplines (WID): Life Sciences
26. Challenges in the Tutor-Client Relationship
27. What should you do if… (ethics, plagiarism)
28. Reflective Practice Presentations
a. DUE: Analysis and Evaluation of Strengths & Weaknesses
29. Reflective Practice Presentations
a. DUE: Analysis and Evaluation of Strengths & Weaknesses
30. Reflective Practice Presentations
a. DUE: Analysis and Evaluation of Strengths & Weaknesses
31. Final Examination - Major Project Final Draft

DAILY SCHEDULE
DATE START TIME END TIME
1/13/2010, Wed 4:00PM 5:00PM
1/18/2010, Mon 4:00PM 5:00PM
1/20/2010, Wed 4:00PM 5:00PM
1/25/2010, Mon 4:00PM 5:00PM
1/27/2010, Wed 4:00PM 5:00PM
2/1/2010, Mon 4:00PM 5:00PM
2/3/2010, Wed 4:00PM 5:00PM
2/8/2010, Mon 4:00PM 5:00PM
2/10/2010, Wed 4:00PM 5:00PM
2/15/2010, Mon 4:00PM 5:00PM
2/17/2010, Wed 4:00PM 5:00PM
2/22/2010, Mon 4:00PM 5:00PM
2/24/2010, Wed 4:00PM 5:00PM
3/1/2010, Mon 4:00PM 5:00PM
3/3/2010, Wed 4:00PM 5:00PM
3/8/2010, Mon 4:00PM 5:00PM
3/10/2010, Wed 4:00PM 5:00PM
3/15/2010, Mon 4:00PM 5:00PM
3/17/2010, Wed 4:00PM 5:00PM
3/22/2010, Mon 4:00PM 5:00PM
3/24/2010, Wed 4:00PM 5:00PM
3/29/2010, Mon 4:00PM 5:00PM
3/31/2010, Wed 4:00PM 5:00PM
4/5/2010, Mon 4:00PM 5:00PM
4/7/2010, Wed 4:00PM 5:00PM
4/12/2010, Mon 4:00PM 5:00PM
4/14/2010, Wed 4:00PM 5:00PM
4/19/2010, Mon 4:00PM 5:00PM
4/21/2010, Wed 4:00PM 5:00PM
4/26/2010, Mon 4:00PM 5:00PM
4/28/2010, Wed 4:00PM 5:00PM
5/3/2010, Mon 4:00PM 5:00PM
5/5/2010, Wed 4:00PM 5:00PM
5/10/2010, Mon 4:00PM 5:00PM
5/12/2010, Wed 4:00PM 5:00PM

FEES
DESCRIPTION FEE
Regular Fee $79.00
Facility
      STONE LODGE

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