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Peer Tutor
Training Program
Evaluating Writing
A big part of becoming an effective Writing Center peer tutor is learning how to evaluate the writing of your peers. You may have participated in some peer review activities in your classes, but you might not know exactly what to look for in a student paper. This presentation will introduce some strategies that will help you evaluate student writing and create a plan for a Writing Center session.
Watch Evaluating Writing Presentation
Practice Exercise
Now, it's time to practice! We've provided a sample assignment and sample student submission below. This sample is similar to the type of student writing you will encounter during Writing Center appointments. Test your knowledge by reading the sample assignment instructions and sample student submission. Then, use the worksheet to create a plan for the session.
Sample Assignment Instructions