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Prompts and Suggestions
- Is there a passion or hobby outside of academia that has informed the way you tutor, improved how you write, or that you’re able to draw comparison to your role, skills, and commitment as author?
- Have you read, studied, or analyzed a genre of writing you’d feel confident in giving tips on how to either draft or tutor? For example, you’re from a script/screenwriting background and would like to offer some indications on how to go about drafting such piece or provide feedback during appointments.
- In an article from Chronicle of Higher Education, Professor Rachel Toor provides tips and advice on how to build a relationship with book editors [https://www.chronicle.com/article/how-to-cultivate-connections-with-book-editors]. While tutors are not editors, do you recognize yourself in that role, or not? Would any of the suggested moves strengthen a potential relationship with a writer, or are there differences you can point out? What are some actions that either a fellow tutor or an author can consider making you feel more empowered and connected as their tutor?
- Share your writing routine—the best setup/activity that helps you gain inspiration or focus while writing, your favorite playlists or word processors, or books/essays that have changed your perspective on what writing can be.
- Annie M. over at the Mississippi College of Writing Center Blog (https://www.mcwritingcenterblog.org/single-post/10-myths-about-the-writing-center) shares some myths about working and the Writing Center and what we offer as tutors. Did you have any stereotypes, myths, or pre-conceived notions about the DePaul Writing Center? What can we do to reassure and invite students in?
- How has writing helped you in the job application process? How can writing transfer to interviews? Do you have any advice for cover letters, resume, and such?
- What has been your biggest writing struggle of this year (perfectionist, writer’s block, finding time, impostor syndrome)? How are you setting out to approach it this year?
- If you have another position at the Writing Center beside peer writing tutor (receptionist, writing fellow…), how did that role inform your review process? How did it help you grow in unexpected ways? What skills have you learned for the future?
- As a peer writing tutor often handling multiple projects in a day, how do you take care of yourself? What strategies and habits have you cultivated to avoid burnout and prioritize your mental health?
- As a writing tutor and student, do you have any tricks to prepare for finals? Both in terms of strategies to manage time and allow time for revision, and also how to tackle writing big cumulative papers efficiently.