Tutors see papers from all subjects, so reading students' syllabi or assignment sheets may be helpful. Tutors assist with difficulties as small as helping use a reference book or as large as reworking a term paper. There is a lot to be done at the Writing Center. It is good experience. In fact, most of our work is done on computers, so tutors are almost constantly learning computer technology which they may apply to their own assignments or personal projects.
Tutors have an excellent opportunity to try new software and to experiment with existing programs.
Don't let the computers scare you. The computer experts are in Stright Hall. We are writing advisors first. If you know enough MS Word to print your own assignments, you could easily begin work at the Writing Center. You will learn the rest quickly through some formal workshop instruction at staff meetings and informal conversations with co-workers.