College Writing Program

Advanced Writing and Peer Tutoring,

WRT 245/ENG 285
Fall 2008

Please note: WRT 245 was formerly CAS 245.

Instructor: Deborah Rossen-Knill
Days & Times: Tuesday & Thursday 9:40 - 10:55 am


What are Writing Fellows?

Writing fellows are peer tutors who have been trained through Advanced Writing and Peer Tutoring [WRT 245/ENG 285] to critique the writing of students from across the College in a variety of contexts, including in-person and on-line tutoring sessions. Writing Fellows earn $8.50 per hour.

Course Description

WRT 245/ENG 285 prepares selected sophomores, juniors and eligible freshmen for work as writing fellows. The course design reflects the kind of growth that is necessary for a strong, intuitive writer and speaker to become a successful reader, listener and responder in peer-tutoring situations. Through a great deal of writing and rewriting, critical reading of published essays and student work, and informal and formal speaking, students will develop a conscious understanding of themselves as communicators and become aware of the choices they make to reach their audience. Before tutoring on their own, students will observe College Writing Center consultants conducting sessions as part of a mentoring program. By the semester's end, students should be ready to take on their own hours as peer tutors.

How Do I Apply?

Please pick up an application for WRT 245/ENG 285 in The College Writing Program office, Rush Rhees G-121. You may also access an application electronically by clicking here (Abobe Acrobat Reader is necessary to view this link). Application review begins in after spring break and continues until the course is full. Applicants are required to have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Questions?
Contact:

Kathy Picciano
Administrative Assistant
273-3584
picc@mail.rochester.edu

Deborah Rossen-Knill
Program Director
273-3583
knil@mail.rochester.edu

Last Modified: Thursday, 22-May-2008 08:31:29 EDT