Hanushek, Eric A., John F. Kain, Jacob M. Markman, and Steven G. Rivkin. "Does Peer Ability Affect Student Achievement?" JSTOR. Journal of Applied Econometrics, Sept.-Oct. 2003: 527-544. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. . This article is about the analysis of peer tutoring. The peer interaction of student tutoring shows that the one on one attention helps the tutee pay attention more. In college, the distractions of a roommate are gone and the student can concentrate on their studies. Peer groups have a positive effect as well with more participation if the student does not feel comfortable speaking in class. Peer groups and peer tutoring also help with parents minds as they know their child is getting more help.

Rekrut, Martha D. "Teaching to Learn: Strategy Utilization through Peer Tutoring." JSTOR. The High School Journal 44.7 Apr.-May 1994: 304-314. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. . This article is about how not only peer tutoring is effective but so is group tutoring. It enhances the tutor and tutee both in the subject. Not only does it improve grades in the subject, but this article states that it can help with the social and pyschological aspects of the tutee. It lets the student know that they are getting one on one attention.

Shaver, James P., and Dee Nuhn. "The Effectiveness of Tutoring Underachievers in Reading and Writing." JSTOR. The Journal of Educational Research 65.3 Nov. 1971: 107-112. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. . This article is about tutoring those who are having literacy troubles in reading and writing. This shows statistics between fourth, seventh, tenth, and college students on their reading and writing skills. It shows that peer tutoring can improve everyone's overall grades and gpa's. The two tests between what students were tutored and who weren't show the difference. The effects were clearcut.

Cohen, Pete A., James A. Kulik, and Chen-lin C. Kulik. "Educational Outcomes of Tutoring: A Meta-Analysis of Findings." JSTOR. American Education Research Association 19.2 Summer 1982: 237-248. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. . This article is about college's tutoring programs and their effectiveness on peer tutoring. This is only the case with well organized tutoring programs. Colleges have better organization skills, thus, the better outcome in grades. The effects of tutoring are positive but also stronger than individual attention from a teacher. With a tutor, it's more personal and you are not just a student to the teacher.

Stonerock, Krista H. "From Training to Practice: the Writing Center as a Setting for Learning to Tutor." OhioLINK. Ohio State University, 2005: 1-251. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. . This article is about first year college students going to writing programs to better on their first papers. Studies have shown that tutor strategies are more effective during first year of college. These studies also show that tutor's transfer their teaching skills to their peers. This study was done with an education yet personal role throughout all tutors in the case study.

Roscoe, Rod D., and Michellene T.H. Chi. "Understanding Tutor Learning: Knowledge-Building and Knowledge-Telling in Peer Tutors' Explanations and Questions." JSTOR. Review of Educational Resource 77.4 Dec. 2007: 534-574. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. < >< stable www.jstor.org http: > > Peer tutoring is more effective in college due to the brain being more developed. Though peer tutors have their own learning method, they take what the tutee is good at and combine it with their own way of learning. Thus having more of an effective learning style than in the classroom. This article also states that peer tutoring at all ages is effective and can only benefit the students. Tutors can help determine new learning methods for the tutees.

Rekrut, Marth D. "Peer and Cross-age Tutoring: The Lessons of Research." JSTOR: Journal of Reading. In 37.5 Feb. 1994: 356-362. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. . This article is about how students find what works best for them. It has students be in control on how they learn best. This article says that tutoring is an effective learning method for college students. This proves that students who are tutored get better grades in all subjects, especially english. Reading is a part of every subject and by exercising it the most, students become more literate.

Juel, Connie. "What Makes Literacy Tutoring Effective?" JSTOR: Reading Research Quarterly. International Reading Association 31.3 July-Aug. 1996: 268-289. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. . Print. Students who get tutored one on one often perform better than their peers. Peer tutoring helps the engagement of the student at any age. College especially, since classes are harder and it is often harder to pay attention and keep up with the work. Every tutor has their own process for their student. Peer tutoring is better since the student and tutor can relate.

Schumer, Fran. "JERSEY; Tutoring Is Big Business, Especially Among Students Who Don't Need It." The New York Times. 20 June 2004. Web. 18 Nov. 2010 In Jersey, peer tutoring has showed an impact on elementary schools, high school, and in college. Even some students are getting tutored for regular classes just to get a good grade. These students are trying to get ahead of everyone, to help them succeed in their field. Peer tutoring impacts those who want a good gpa, it gives them an extra edge to do better than others.

Toppin, Keith. "Peer Tutoring and Paired Reading: Combining Two Powerful Techniques." The Reading Teacher 42.7(1989): 488-494. JSTOR. Web. 3 Nov 2010. This article is about how peer tutoring is effective to everyone. Studies have shown that a peer tutoring relationship is more effective than just in a classroom. It has also been effective in the adult literacy area. Cross-age tutoring is proven to be less effective than true-age tutoring. The author argues how students should consider tutoring while in school and how it is a helpful tactic to their studies.