8/26 Response

“Why tutor? What does the university gain from a writing center? Reflect upon your own personal experiences with writing or tutoring (or both).”

Regardless of the subject, tutoring is important to have. Whether it is math, science, or writing, tutoring is necessary in order for those taking a particular course to pass. Sometimes a professor's or textbook's explanation is not enough for a student to comprehend the material. By having a writing center, students of a university are becoming better writers and communicators each and everyday. Not everyone is gifted in writing, so by having a writing center, students can help other students better communicate in his or her written work. Personally, I did not know how to write well until halfway through high school. I moved to Florida in 7th grade and I could not believe the writing abilities of my classmates. I struggled throughout that year, not being able to properly communicate what I wanted to say in my written work. Luckily, I had an amazing teacher who gave very good notes and would sit and help me with my writing skills. By the end of my 8th grade year, I felt confident in my writing and was ready for high school English. Without the aid of my middle school Language Arts teacher, I do not think I'd be where I am in writing today. In high school, I was blessed to be a part of an outstanding English program, being able to learn from some of the best teachers I've ever had. I learned that writing just takes practice, kind of like a sport. The more you do it, the better you get.