Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Stereotype
I wonder if that perception of a writing center being just to fix grammar will ever change. It's almost like a stereotype that's hard to break. I think that if teachers preached it more, rather than just saying "go to the writing center and get your paper stamped," then maybe people would have a better understanding. It might also be the fact that people who don't enjoy writing don't really care to know about the writing center, like my friend who just wanted her paper edited and be on her way. I'm not sure if there's even a way to change that because it's her mindset, but the least we can do is each spread the word. Also, I noticed that the two times I've observed the writing center the tutor never explained the writing center. I see how it could be kind of awkward being like "so, did you know the writing center stands for..." but that might solve some of the issue if the tutor explains it somehow.
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Whenever I tell a friend that maybe they should go to the writing center, they always think they can just go and sit back while the tutor does all the work. It frustrates me so much more since I have taken this course. I just want people to know that you are actually going to correct it and you are actually going to do the work, we are just going to help you! I think that we need to stress it to freshmen in their core classes so that when they come in to the writing center they are ready to do work and not just sit back.
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