how the writing center helps students with the transition from high school to college writing.
problem:
identity:
generally freshmen and sophomores in college
values/expectations:
-get a good grade on the paper
-pass the class
-learn what the professors expect from you
-learn what's wrong with their writing
academic writing is:
just a means to get a decent grade.
problem:
students who are experiencing difficulty understanding professors' expectations for their writing.
what they want:
"fix my paper" (which he or she usually believes is due to grammatical or other mechanical errors in the writing)
what they need:
to work on focus, organization, and content. (which is not stressed in high school writing)
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