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When worlds collide: libraries & writing centers.(combining the teaching of research and writing skills)
Abstract
Most college campuses have writing centers, where students can get help from professional and peer tutors with their writing skills. When students need research help, they can get help from librarians. But wouldn't it be great if writing centers and libraries could collaborate and combine the benefits of peer tutoring with research assistance? This article presents one collaborative approach to combining a writing center's peer tutoring program with a library's research assistance program.
One World: the Writing Center
I used to cringe when I heard the word 'tutor.' I suppose it's because the word had negative connotations for me--a ...
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