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Writing Resources
Writing Fellows: Application
Information
Current Tufts first-years, sophomores, and juniors
are invited to apply to be Writing Fellows for one or
more semesters during their sophomore, junior, or senior
year.
What is a Writing Fellow?
Writing Fellows are Tufts’ undergraduate writing
tutors. They hold one-on-one consultations with students
in specific writing-intensive courses across the
curriculum. Each student in the class is required to
meet with his or her assigned Writing Fellow at least
twice to discuss the assignment, writing strategies, and
ways to revise and edit the draft into a polished paper
the professor will then grade. Writing Fellows work
closely with the professor teaching the class to clarify
writing expectations.
Writing Fellows are not just English majors! The
Writing Fellows Program actively recruits students with
experience writing academic papers in the fields of
engineering, economics, biology, psychology, philosophy,
history, art history, American studies, sociology,
international relations, and political science. We are
seeking students with a keen interest in writing,
language, and communication. We hire strong writers with
excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Compensation:
Required training for new Fellows:
- One-week intensive training the week before
classes begin
- Fall semester Ex-College
training course (1 credit, graded Pass/Fail)
- Regular all-Fellows meetings throughout semester
Time Commitment:
- Hours vary and are flexible, but most Writing
Fellows work about 40 hours per semester. Additional
tutoring work may also be available.
- Commitment is by semester. Many Writing Fellows
take a semester or year off to study abroad, then
resume the writing fellowship when they return.
Application Process:
Applications for the 2012-2013 academic year are due by
noon on
Wednesday, February 15, 2012.
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