Category Archives: peer response

Reverse outline before revising

Posted on March 31, 2008 by admin

Outlining is often used to plan a draft, but it is perhaps an even more valuable tool for revision of an existing draft.  Reverse outlining a first draft can help you clarify the claim, think through the logical structure, and organize the … Continue reading →

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Pyramid Structure, Part 1: Essays

Posted on March 5, 2008 by admin

Ask the Center Staff My students were asking about a “pyramid” structure to use to help set up their paragraphs and to connect each section back to their claims. I am unfamiliar with this–do you have any information about it? … Continue reading →

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Workshops

Posted on February 14, 2008 by admin

Keene State faculty, Tutors now offer a range of in-class workshops to help whole classes move forward in their writing process.   Here’s the workshop request form.  Center for Writing Presentations & Workshops : 1.        Introduction to the Center for Writing—Presentation Length of Time:  … Continue reading →

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How to Give and Get Good Feedback

Posted on May 8, 2007 by admin

The Center now offers workshops on peer feedback. Tutors collaborate with faculty to make these in-class workshops suit different course goals and teaching styles. Tutor Josh Bond and Center Director Phyllis Benay also developed guidance for students who may be … Continue reading →

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