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A Synthesis of Qualitative Studies of Writing Center Tutoring, 1983-2006
Rebecca Day Babcock
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Description for A Synthesis of Qualitative Studies of Writing Center Tutoring, 1983-2006
Paperback. Grew out of the desire and necessity to understand just what went on in writing center tutoring sessions. Utilizing previous research - mostly dissertations that have not been widely read, the authors analyzes the available data using a grounded theory approach. Num Pages: 137 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CB; EB; JNMF; JNMT; JNZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 151 x 226 x 12. Weight in Grams: 228.
This book grew out of the desire and necessity to understand just what went on in writing center tutoring sessions. Utilizing previous research - mostly dissertations that have not been widely read - the authors analyze the available data using a grounded theory approach. With information from over 50 sources, the resulting text is not only a resource, but illuminates for the first time just what happens in writing center tutoring sessions. From their grounded theory analysis, the authors identify the dimensions impacting a tutoring session, such as personal characteristics, outside influences, communication, the emotions and temperament of the interlocutors, ... Read more
This book grew out of the desire and necessity to understand just what went on in writing center tutoring sessions. Utilizing previous research - mostly dissertations that have not been widely read - the authors analyze the available data using a grounded theory approach. With information from over 50 sources, the resulting text is not only a resource, but illuminates for the first time just what happens in writing center tutoring sessions. From their grounded theory analysis, the authors identify the dimensions impacting a tutoring session, such as personal characteristics, outside influences, communication, the emotions and temperament of the interlocutors, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Peter Lang Publishing Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
137
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781433117879
SKU
V9781433117879
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99-2
About Rebecca Day Babcock
Rebecca Day Babcock is Associate Professor of English at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, where she teaches writing and linguistics. Her writings have appeared in Writing Lab Newsletter, The Journal of College Reading and Learning, Linguistics and Education, and Composition Forum as well as several popular publications. She is the co-author (with Terese Thonus) of Researching the ... Read more
Reviews for A Synthesis of Qualitative Studies of Writing Center Tutoring, 1983-2006
In its review of all qualitative research about writing centers published from 1983-2006, Babcock's `A Synthesis of Qualitative Studies of Writing Tutoring' performs a long-needed service to our research and practice. Organized by topic and including theses, dissertations, collections, and articles published in a range of journals along with those in WCJ and WLN, `A Synthesis of Qualitative Studies of ... Read more