Writing Fellows work with instructors to gain a comprehensive understanding of assignments in order to assist writers in their appointments. Most Writing Fellows Cohorts do two rounds of feedback; each round consists of either or both Written Feedback and Zoom modalities.
✨ Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Communicating and Meeting with the Course Instructor
- One of the main distinctions between being a Writing Fellow and being a Writing Center Tutor is that you have direct contact with the course instructor.
- Meet with the course instructor to get to know them and to ask questions about the assignments that writers will be doing in the course.
Working with your Cohort
- Communicate in person and on Slack during your shift
- Check your DePaul email during your shift
- Attend and participate in Writing Fellows Cohort Hour meetings
Working with Writers
- Complete assigned Written Feedback and Synchronous Appointments using the
Writing Fellow Tutoring
- When setting the agenda, use your knowledge of the prompt and your conversation with the instructor as a guide. Be explicit about why you are focusing on certain aspects to help the writer understand where you are coming from and to better use your feedback.
- Complete the Participation Report in the course Notion page
🏆 Position Qualifications
- Current DePaul University Writing Center employee
- Excellent writing, research, communication, & interpersonal skills
- Demonstrable interest in & facility for working with others
🧑🏫 Principal Learning Objectives
- Understand writing center pedagogy & best practices
- Learn about a variety of writing genres, approaches, & styles
- Effectively communicate with a diverse range of people
- Articulate & achieve work-related SMART goals
🗓️ Hours/Schedule
Writing Fellows Student Managers schedule Writing Fellow Cohort Hours for you.