Training for Writing Center Tutors

Many training opportunities are offered to tutors at the Community College of Rhode Island. Some online information and web resources are presented here.

3-Credit Course

English 2016: Tutoring Writing is a great course for anyone who is interested in writing, revision, collaboration, peer tutoring, or education.
More information can be found in the PDF* version of the online syllabus.

CCRI Resources for Tutors

The Success Center's Tutoring Manual is available online.
A PDF* version of the Writing Center's Suggestions for Writing Center Tutors is shown here.

Web Resources for Tutors

The International Writing Centers Association (IWCA)
The Penn State Undergraduate Writing Center Handbook for Peer Tutors in Writing from Pennsylvania State University
The Writing Lab Newsletter from Purdue University
Training for Tough Tutorials by the University of Richmond's Writing Center

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