Training for Writing Center Tutors
Many training opportunities are offered to tutors at the Community College of Rhode Island. Some online information and web resources are presented here.
3-Credit Course
English 2016: Tutoring Writing is a great course for anyone who is interested in writing, revision, collaboration, peer tutoring, or education.
More information can be found in the PDF* version of the online syllabus.
CCRI Resources for Tutors
- The Success Center's Tutoring Manual is available online.
- A PDF* version of the Writing Center's Suggestions for Writing Center Tutors is shown here.
Web Resources for Tutors
- The International Writing Centers Association (IWCA)
- The Penn State Undergraduate Writing Center Handbook for Peer Tutors in Writing from Pennsylvania State University
- The Writing Lab Newsletter from Purdue University
- Training for Tough Tutorials by the University of Richmond's Writing Center