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Writing Fellows Program
Students supporting discipline-based writing |
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The Writing Fellows program has its roots in a 2005-2006 Seed Grant study to determine whether a program featuring course-related writing support by students would be viable at AUS. The study involved 8 courses across the university, 8 undergraduate Writing Fellows, and the 135 students enrolled in those courses.
The participating professors noted improvement in their students’ work and wished to work with a Writing Fellow again. The Writing Fellows, too, were pleased at appreciative attitudes of students. More than 90% of the surveyed students who worked with Writing Fellows regarded their support as “Very Helpful” or “Helpful,” and 83% reported that they would like to have a Writing Fellow’s assistance in future classes. |
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Results were encouraging. The data suggested the Writing Fellows model was a practical and convenient way of helping students better understand and adhere to assignment guidelines, organize assignments more logically, and avoid plagiarism and citation errors.
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Since its inception, the Writing Fellows program has supported student writing in courses as diverse as art history, biology, civil engineering, chemical engineering, design, economics, English, management, and political science. Faculty, Writing Fellow, and student attitudes towards Writing Fellow support remain very positive. |
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If you like the idea of having Writing Fellow support in your classes, contact Dr. Lynne Ronesi, #2548, LRONESI@AUS.EDU, in the Writing Studies Department. |
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