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The first edition of A Tutor's Guide helped tutors across the country connect composition theory to the everyday events in their tutoring sessions. This second edition moves further into the practical realities of today's writing centers, taking a closer look at the most important issues facing writing tutors and the students who confer with them.Like its predecessor, A Tutor's Guide, second edition, provides access to the professional conversation that surrounds writingcenter practices, offering a concrete sense of what tutoring sessions are really like, who uses them, and how to maximize their effectiveness. Now, new chapters take the interactions outlined in the first edition into conferences with: English language learners business and technical writers advanced composition students graduatelevel writers.The second edition also includes a new chapter that helps tutors understand what happens when a session goes awry and gives them fresh tools for reflection that will strengthen their ability to respond to unusual situations in the future.With a keen awareness of both the nuts and bolts and the important theoretical and pedagogical underpinnings of good tutoring, A Tutor's Guide is an invaluable tool for every writing center.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Tutor's Guide: Helping Writers One to One, Second Edition'? A: The main focus of this book is to help writing tutors connect composition theory to practical tutoring sessions, addressing the important issues faced by writing tutors and their students.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Tutor's Guide: Helping Writers One to One, Second Edition' is Ben Rafoth.
- Q: What new topics are covered in the second edition? A: The second edition includes new chapters on working with English language learners, business and technical writers, advanced composition students, and graduate-level writers, as well as strategies for handling challenging tutoring sessions.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 184 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book suitable for new tutors? A: Yes, the book is an invaluable tool for both new and experienced tutors, providing practical insights and strategies for effective tutoring.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: The second edition of 'A Tutor's Guide' was published on August 5, 2005.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Higher & Continuing Education.
- Q: Does the book provide resources for reflection on tutoring sessions? A: Yes, the book includes tools for reflection that help tutors improve their responses to various tutoring situations.