Most sessions begin with the Writers reading their texts to Responders, who in turn will listen carefully and take notes. Responders may ask clarifying questions, point out particular elements that leave them confused or intrigued, or share strategies they have used as writers themselves. In short, Responders are expert readers who help Writers see the effects particular words have on an audience. The Writers' Center Responders come from diverse disciplines. Many Responders have graduate degrees, more have graduate work, most have undergraduate degrees, and one or two very talented undergraduate students have worked at the Center.
Responders receive extensive training that includes theoretical grounding and mentoring.
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