Recommended Citation
Kennell, Vicki R., "To Correct or Not to Correct: The Ethics of Addressing Grammar in Writing Center Tutorials" (2015). Purdue Writing Lab/Purdue OWL Presentations. Paper 10.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/writinglabpres/10
Date of this Version
4-10-2015
Keywords
Writing Centers, ESL, Grammar, L2 Writers
Abstract
Although students often ask for grammar help, writing center tutors are conflicted over whether and how much to provide such help because of how they internalize the tutoring mandates found in training manuals, tutoring literature, and writing center policies. This results in disconnects between what happens in tutorials and what tutors and writers think happens, with grammar being prioritized regardless of stated agendas or document needs. Solutions to this problem include educating writers and instructors, as well as educating tutors to address grammar productively when and if it is warranted.
presentation notes
Kennell, Vicki_2015_ECWCA_To Correct or Not to Correct_handout.pdf (289 kB)
handout
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Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, Rhetoric and Composition Commons