Questions for 3/23

Bedford Guide Chapter 8

When a writer comes in using inappropriate language, the Bedford guide suggests that the tutor ask the tutee who they are writing for, and kindly reminding them that this paper should be written academically. One point they do make however is to suggest better words that are more academic.

Does this contradict the purpose of a writing center, and make us more of a fix-it shop if we take this approach?


“Apprenticed to Failure” Article

One of my favorite points in the entire article was this, “It’s unreasonable to hope that once our students leave us they’re prepared to meet all future academic and professional challenges that involve writing,” (56). This point struck me as crucial as even if you are a perfectionist you must come to realize this.

Do you think this is realistic? Or do you feel that tutors will stress over perfection and fail to recognize that sometimes appointments just don’t go well?



**Note: There has not been any posts regarding shadowing as at my last two shadowing appointments, the tutee did not show up for the appointment.