Information for Writing Consultants

• Link to consultation description Please fill out this form after every meeting with a matched client or after a session in drop-in.
• Check for appointments
• Work Schedule

Tutoring tips

International Writing Centers Association: links to videos, newsletters, handouts, and more

General Tutoring Tips from the University of Melbourne

Teaching College Students with Learning Disabilities, Drew University

Suggestions for Tutoring Writing from Penn State University

Many handouts available at Purdue's Online Writing Lab

Resources for ESL students at Dave's ESL cafe

Like to become a consultant?

Consultants at the learning commons know how to interact with their peers in a supportive, non-judgmental way. They also know a lot about their subject matter and are always eager to learn more. The various branches of the learning commons have different ways of determining who will be a consultant, but most consultants are selected after receiving a faculty recommendation and going through an interview. They then undergo training to help them prepare to work as consultants.

Applications for writing consultants are due at the beginning of each spring semester. Fill out an application, get one letter of recommendation from a faculty member (only necessary if you weren't nominated by a faculty member), and include a writing sample and send it to Ann Bomberger (ann.bomberger@allegheny.edu, box 95, 208 Oddfellows).