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This study examined the perspectives of both tutors at university writing centers and the Non-Native English Speaking (NNES) students who use the centers. Using qualitative methods, this study looked at perceptions of the academic writing needs of the NNES students, along with characteristics of tutoring sessions which made the sessions successful in the eyes of tutors and students. The study used interviews, observations, a survey, and artifacts to look at these topics and then compared the perceptions of tutors and students. Additionally, the study compared writing centers at two universities, one of which employs an ESL specialist, in order to learn if employing this specialist affects success for the tutors and NNES students. Results indicate that student and tutor perceptions of student needs were similar in that they expressed consistent need for grammar assistance and help with low-order concerns (LOCs). Sessions at both universities were successful, according to tutors and students, if sessions focused on these grammar and LOC needs. Employing an ESL specialist did not affect the perceptions of students or tutors nor did it seem to effect the success of sessions for either students or tutors.

a discussion of the history of the terms HOC and LOC see also: http://lyris.ttu.edu/read/messages?id=24472347

handouts on writing, citation, style, LOCs, contexts and disciplines

a discussion of grammar software usage

a discussion of the top five reasons students visit the writing center

discussing whether student writing skills have deteriorated over time, and how to discuss student skills with faculty

discussing how to manage student expectations of writing center services

A series of instructional videos from the University of Evansville.