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