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University of Idaho

Dept. of English
University of Idaho
P.O. Box 441102
Moscow, ID 83844-1102

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What Students Say:

  • The tutors are very professional and kind.

  • She [the tutor] pointed out problems  within my paper, yet made me think about why it was a problem. This will help me not make the mistake in the future.  She was just genuinely very helpful and nice.

  • They helped me break down my overwhelming paper into parts I can handle.

  • She was patient and easy to understand. I felt comfortable working with her.

  • [I liked] the calm atmosphere, not feeling embarrassed.  I wasn't rushed.  I was able to work through it all.

  • What was most helpful? Everything--nice people and a great deal of help in every way.  Your services are great.

  • The tutors bring fresh ideas that I don't get reading my own paper or through peer review sessions in class.

  • I have sought their help on many papers throughout the course of the school year.  Every time I receive their help, I learn more about writing.   These people go beyond the call of duty in order to make students' time at the Writing Center more beneficial.

  • [The tutor was] very patient and helpful with my third-grade questions on citing sources.

  • I got my paper well organized, and I now feel confident about the paper I'm turning in.

  • [The tutor's] individual concern for my ability to express myself [was most helpful].

  • I think this is a great service and now that I have been here once, I plan on using the Writing Center as much as I can.

  • [The tutor] asked structured questions to make me think of better ways to put my thoughts down in an understandable fashion. I appreciate your time and effort.  Thank you!
  • What was most helpful was that the tutor took the time to allow me to find my own mistakes.  She also made sure that I was understanding suggestions that she made.  This center is a godsend.
  • [The tutor] went out of her way to help me.  
  • Excellent help.  I will definitely be back.  Thank you.
  • She gave me valuable advice on structure and how to support my ideas.
  • I not only got some quality help on this paper, but I also learned a lot that will prove beneficial to me in the future.
  • She helped me get through the problems with punctuation without making me feel stupid.
  • Very good!  All tutors should receive awards.
  • I am really glad the college has a writing center.  If there was no writing center, I would have an extremely hard time passing English 102.
  • I plan to use this resource as much as possible.
  • Everything was helpful.  I really appreciate the help.  Keep the Writing Center open.
 

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