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| Higher Education | 3 |
| Writing Instruction | 3 |
| Writing Laboratories | 3 |
| Student Attitudes | 2 |
| Tutor Training | 2 |
| Tutors | 2 |
| Collaborative Writing | 1 |
| Cooperative Learning | 1 |
| English Instruction | 1 |
| Negative Attitudes | 1 |
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| Writing Center Journal | 3 |
Author
| Bishop, Wendy | 3 |
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| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 2 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
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Peer reviewedBishop, Wendy – Writing Center Journal, 1989
Discusses writing apprehension from the tutors' point of view, drawing on observations recorded in journals. Suggests that research and discussion about writing apprehension can form an important focus for developing a tutoring course. (MM)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Negative Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Student Writing Models
Peer reviewedBishop, Wendy – Writing Center Journal, 1990
Surveys students concerning recruitment and referral issues at the writing center. Finds that the higher the class level, the less likely the student was to have attended the center. Finds that students view instructor referral to the writing center as a bargain. Suggests ways to improve tutor training, advertising, and referral methods. (RS)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Referral, Student Attitudes, Student Recruitment
Peer reviewedBishop, Wendy – Writing Center Journal, 1993
Discusses the role of talk in the writing center and the general value of conversation for writers at all levels. Considers how writing center talk raises questions about writing and institutions. Shows how such a concept of talk connects to classroom teaching. (HB)
Descriptors: Collaborative Writing, Cooperative Learning, English Instruction, Higher Education
