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    • Teaching Writing In Your Classroom
      • Determining How You’ll Scaffold Writing
      • Modeling Writing in the Classroom
      • Leading a Discussion about Writing
      • Providing Opportunities for Low-Stakes Writing
      • Facilitating Revision
      • Sources and Further Resources
    • Effective Writing Assignments
      • Six Parts of an Effective Prompt
      • Troubleshooting Prompts: Seven Easy Fixes
      • Before and After: A Prompt Revised
      • Using Precise Language
      • Writing Guides
    • Designing Rubrics
      • Deciding Which Type of Rubric to Use
      • Developing Assessment Criteria
      • Defining Student Performance
      • Further Resources and Model Rubrics
    • Peer Review
      • Integrating Peer Review
      • Directing Student Revision
      • Teaching About Peer Review
      • Keeping Peer Review Incentivized and Communal
      • Model Peer Reviews and Further Resources
    • Incorporating Writing in FYS
      • Using Writing to Foster Critical Reading Skills
      • Supporting Student Writing
      • Using Writing to Facilitate Discussion
      • Teaching Research Skills and Methods
  • Student FAQ
  • Writing for Different Disciplines
  • Student Resources for Writing
    • Style & Citation Guides and Models
    • Writing Different Types of Assignments
    • Resources for Research
    • Resources for Grammar and Mechanics
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Citation & Style Guides for (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc)

Disciplinary Writing Guides

Career Services Tips for Resumes & Cover Letters (also on the bookshelf)

ELL Handbook for Consultants

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Basics of Writing Center Theory 

Setting the Tone

Non-Directive Feedback

Non-Evaluative Feedback

Asking Questions About Student Writing

HOCS and LOCS

Consultation Toolkit: Higher Order

Consultation Toolkit: Lower Order

Wrapping Up the Consultation

The Basics of ELL Tutoring

Measuring Success

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