Chapter six's title is appropriate for its content, Tutoring and Technology. One of the most useful sections in this chapter was the list of online resources given. Links to online writing labs, writing guides and handouts, and even tutor training videos are listed. Each has a brief description of the content included on the site. I plan to familiarize myself with at least one of these web pages before my first tutoring session.
Chapter 8
This chapter was a bit different than any of the previous chapters. Instead of covering an aspect of writing, it looks at possible problematic situations that occur in the world of tutoring. It mainly focuses on tutees with different types of negative attitudes towards their assignments, teachers, or the tutoring center. For example, the author gives suggestions to deal with an unresponsive writer. The author suggests being patient and polite, encouraging the writer as much as possible, trying to make the session short and helpful, reminding the writer that you're there to help, and recognizing that even the best tutors may not be able to change a writer's attitude. There are also suggestions of what not to do, most of which include not lecturing or scolding the writer, as well as keeping your cool.
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