Today I have the second session of observation in writing center with two other classmates.  The tutor is very helpful in the way he listens to tutees.  He asks the type of assignment, and professor's requirement and expectation of the writing.  Then he lets the tutee to decide where to start with in her paper.  Since the paper is a dialogue, he invites all students practicing to play a role.  He thinks that is helpful by reading out loud, and he is right! The tutor is able to provide some valuable comments and suggestions on the paper, and discuss it in a kind manner.  He identifies the place that can be develop deeper, and where can be a good trim to let the ideas flowing better. The only drawback is that he writes on the tutee's paper and correct the grammar problems naturally.  I love it but I am not sure if he is allowed to do so.

  As the first paper goes well, the tutor accepts another paper from other student.  By the end of the session, he has been worked for three students with their paper.  It is very efficient and helpful.  I was told that the tutor can take in two student observers in one session, and three tutees at the same session.

1.Tutor asked what class and assignment, and how he can be assistance.

2.The student did not understand much about the assigned reading materials.  The tutor tried to get him recite the part he understood.

3.The tutor found out that the student had problem to understand the context of his assignment. And identified the student had a ready problem, rather than a writing.

4.The tutor scanned the text quickly.  Then he explained to the student that he needed a reading tutor instead of a writing.

5. The tutor gave a general idea to the student as how to read efficiently.

• underline something important on the side of the paragraphs, 
• write down one word or two to show what the paragraph about, 
• read it multiple times just like movies since every time you read, you will get something out of it. 

6. Tutor then discussed a standard writing structure so that the student can start

• Introduction, thesis, 
• evidence and support, 
• your personal opinion and 
• conclusion. 

7. The tutor clarified his obligation as a tutor and what will not be cover in the tutor session, like read for the student, not to take over students' writing job and etc.

8. The tutor checked on phone to locate the reading center, which is located in M-159 for students from Eng 099, 101 and 102.

9. Student is very satisfied and happy to start his writing.