Sunday, April 11, 2010
Confusion
Prior to this course, I was unsure of whether or not I even wanted to work in the Writing Center. At the start of the semester, I was a little hesitant about having so much pressure put on me, knowing that a student's grade was at stake. I did not know how much the job of a peer tutor actually entailed, for I always believed it was simply a proofreading and editing job; a job I could definitely do well. This course has taught me so much and I am now confident that I will be able to be a peer tutor in the Writing Center. I still have a few qualms about the fact that a student will be depending on me to help them become a better writer and improve their pieces, but the more practice I get, the more confident I become.
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Very normal feelings to have, Francesca. And yes, as with anything, it gets easier with practice!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I thought I was going to have to deal with complaining freshmen when I did my actual consultation. But, turns out my whole perception of the WC was wrong. The majority of the people that came in for my observations were polite, as was the kid I did my consultation with.
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