Writing Center Journal 1994 web Open Access

Personality Preferences, Tutoring Styles, and Implications for Tutor Training

Thomas C. Thompson

Abstract

Despite all the time and energy invested in tutor training programs, some tutors seem to have a hard time letting go of ineffective tutoring practices or adapting to particular writing center policies. For instance, Victoria and Pete both work at a

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Writing Center Journal
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1994
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10.7771/2832-9414.1330
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