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Exploring Success in Tutoring the Non-Native English Speaker at University Writing Centers

Geither, Elise Joy
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=csu1291386750

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2010, Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Education, Cleveland State University, College of Education and Human Services.
This study examined the perspectives of both tutors at university writing centers and the Non-Native English Speaking (NNES) students who use the centers. Using qualitative methods, this study looked at perceptions of the academic writing needs of the NNES students, along with characteristics of tutoring sessions which made the sessions successful in the eyes of tutors and students. The study used interviews, observations, a survey, and artifacts to look at these topics and then compared the perceptions of tutors and students. Additionally, the study compared writing centers at two universities, one of which employs an English as a Second Language (ESL) specialist, in order to learn if employing this specialist affects success for the tutors and NNES students. Results indicate that student and tutor perceptions of student needs were similar in that they expressed consistent need for grammar assistance and help with low-order concerns (LOCs). Sessions at both universities were successful, according to tutors and students, if sessions focused on these grammar and LOC needs. Employing an ESL specialist did not affect the perceptions of students or tutors nor did it seem to effect the success of sessions for either students or tutors.
Joanne Goodell (Committee Chair)
Maria Angelova (Advisor)
Judy Stahlman (Committee Member)
Dina Volk (Committee Member)
Ted Lardner (Committee Member)
112 p.
English As A Second Language
Writing Centers; tutoring; Non-Native English Speaker; NNES; English as a Second Language; ESL; TESOL

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  • Geither, E. J. (2010). Exploring Success in Tutoring the Non-Native English Speaker at University Writing Centers [Doctoral dissertation, Cleveland State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=csu1291386750

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Geither, Elise. Exploring Success in Tutoring the Non-Native English Speaker at University Writing Centers. 2010. Cleveland State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=csu1291386750.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Geither, Elise. "Exploring Success in Tutoring the Non-Native English Speaker at University Writing Centers." Doctoral dissertation, Cleveland State University, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=csu1291386750

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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