Blog 1

 Summary: This discussion of Bedford and Lunsford explains the attitude of writing centers and the assistance. Writing center assistance need to be a support system for the writer not judges of the paper. They express the need for writing center assistance and the environment of the writing center.

Comments: Writing center consultants need to be nonjudgmental and caring when working with students in the writing center. Students may feel overwhelm or anxious in the writing center.  

Questions: What is the line between coaching and criticism in the writing center?


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