Writing Center Readers Katie Chugg and Nikki Crabtree	The Writing Center serves Whatcom students who are writing for classes and for job and college applications.  In the center, readers (tutors) and writers (students) talk—about an assignment, possible topics, the writer’s views and experiences, the writer’s previous writing experiences, how to cite sources….  The writer’s goals and interests determine the direction any session will take, and his or her knowledge will be its foundation; the reader’s role is to assist as the writer explores his or her ideas and options.  The readers on staff are curious, active, friendly students who enjoy working and talking with others.  We participate in ongoing staff education, are writing center users ourselves, regularly update our knowledge of WCC and online resources, and regularly reflect on our interactions with writers.  In the Writing Center, we readers work to create a collaborative, safe, intellectually-stimulating environment that welcomes diverse views and voices and supports energetic, genuine student scholarship.
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