Relying on the practice and theory used in Marquette University's peer tutoring course, this text introduces tutoring in college writing centers. Gillespie (Marquette U.) and Lerner (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) attempt to mirror the structure of tutor training, first addressing basic concepts before turning to the process of observing, practicing with essays, and assessing one's first tutoring experiences. Later chapters look at more specialized topics, including reading in the writing center, working with English as a second language speakers, conducting writing center research, and the role of tutoring in a writing-across-the-curriculum program. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
