Re: Online Writing Consulting

["Clinton Gardner" <gardnedu@email.msn.com>]

Jason,

I would suggest getting a copy of Wiring the Center from USU press...it
addresses many of the issues you bring up.

--clint gardner
-----Original Message-----
From: 01001010 <coxonjas@pilot.msu.edu>
To: wc <wcenter@ttacs6.ttu.edu>
Date: Thursday, October 22, 1998 5:02 PM
Subject: Online Writing Consulting


>I am researching the possibility of implementing an online writing
>center for students who are unable to make it to campus and utilize the
>writing center (for instance, virtual college students).  I am hoping
>that some of you have had to do this yourselves and would be willing to
>perhaps give me some feedback.
>
>What is involved in setting up such a service?
>What is the best platform/software to use? (How do students turn in
>papers, and how are they responded to?)
>What are some of the difficulties in communication between the author
>and the responder?
>What are some compliments/complaints about the service that you've
>received?
>Do you have your own server, or do you use another department's server?
>How much, if any, training did your writing assistants/tutors need
>(aside from their normal training) to feel comfortable and competent?
>
>These are just a few of the questions that I have.  Please feel free to
>add any other comments that you may find useful and/or interesting.
>
>I thank you very much for your time.
>
>Sincerely,
>Jason Coxon
>