National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing 1997

[Molly Wingate <MWINGATE@admin1.cc.colorado.edu>]

Conference Announcement and Call for Papers

                                       National Conference on Peer Tutoring 
in Writing
                                                                        
 (NCPTW)

                                            The University of Kentucky is 
proud to be
                                               hosting the next NCPTW 
conference.
          
WHEN: October 24-26, 1997
WHERE: Lexington, Kentucky; Wyndham Hotel
THEME: Peer Tutors: Leaders in Collaborative Learning
PROPOSAL DEADLINE: May 1, 1997
LODGING: Wyndham Hotel: a room with two double beds is approximately
$89/night
WEBSITE:  http://www.uky.edu./ArtsSciences/English/wc/NCPTW.html

SPECIAL EVENTS:
     Collaborative Presentation by Ron Maxwell and Tutors from the Penn 
State
     University Writing Center

     Collaborative Keynote Performance by Tutors from Writing Centers Across
     the Country


Call for Papers and Performances:

Conference paper proposals for concurrent sessions (indicate 10, 20, or 50 
minutes) are now being accepted. Special attention will be paid to 
collaborative sessions, touching on themes such as tutor training, work 
across the disciplines, tutor out-reach, and technology. Please send a 
one-page proposal (single or double spaced) to the address below.

In addition, performance proposals are also being accepted. On Saturday 
evening, we will go to the University of Kentucky Worsham Theatre to perform 
3-5 minute collaborative performances.  For example, a group (3-5 performers 
per group) may demonstrate a tutorial with international students. There 
will be rehearsal time on Saturday; therefore, performers can collaborate 
across institutional distances and prepare in person at the conference. The 
performance will be taped to create a tutor training video. Sale of the 
video will create a research award for peer tutors. If you
would like to perform, but do not have a collaborator(s), please send a 
request for a collaborator.

Send Paper or Performance Proposals (you can do both) to Dr. Gail Cummins:
e-mail: writing@pop.uky.edu
OR
snail mail: University of Kentucky, Department of English, 1215 Patterson 
Office Tower, Lexington
KY 40506-0027
Address Questions to email or call 606-257-1356