The article "Building Connections and Transferring Knowledge: The Benefits of Peer Tutoring Course Beyond the Writing Center" focuses on the idea of how what is learned within a Writing Center can extend beyond what is done within the center. More specifically, it is citing research that shows that if the writing assistants or writing tutors perform their jobs in the proper manner, students that come to seek help can gain more knowledge on how to help themselves without going to the writing center. In many regards, this is the best outcome for the students that actually take the time to come and meet with writing tutors. And it should be the goal for everyone involved with the Writing Center for students to learn and not continue to need help with the same issues repeatedly.
This article (which I will post a link to below) should remind all of the members of Writing Centers in various colleges that we're not just here to offer aid with written essays. We're also here to give students an edge that they haven't been able to pick up within their classrooms. That's why I feel it should be read and understood by all writing tutors to ensure our duties. That and remember we are offering a vital resource for every student on campus.
http://eds.b.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.gavilan.edu/eds/detail/detail?vid=1&sid=218057da-8aa1-4d49-af0f-0253e1239bcc%40sessionmgr110&hid=121&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmU%3d#AN=112819956&db=v1h
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