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Tutor in Writing Center

Tutoring & Conferencing

Information about effective tutoring practices and materials for writing tutors and faculty who consult one-on-one with students about their writing

Getting Started in a Conference

When working one-on-one with students about their writing, begin by asking some questions about their paper:

  • “Where are you in the writing process?”
  • “What feedback have you gotten from your peers or a tutor so far?”
  • “What would you like to work on?”

Additional resources for conferencing

  • Effective Collaboration with Writing Centers
  • Integrating the Writing Center into the Writing Program
  • Providing Feedback
  • Strategies for “Challenging” Conferences and Tutoring Appointments
  • Strategies for Conferences and Tutoring Appointments with English Language Learners
  • Teaching the Hidden Curriculum
  • Teaching Writing for Critical Language Awareness
  • Tech Tips for Offering Feedback to Students


Writing Support for Students

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Teaching Writing at BU

  • Teaching in the CAS Writing Program
  • Teaching Writing in the Disciplines
  • Teaching Writing in Core, CGS, and KHC
  • Teaching Multilingual Writers
  • Tutoring & Conferencing
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