Below are examples of exemplary projects that past Rhetoric Associates have completed in the RA seminar. Each project is available in .pdf format, readable with Adobe Reader, which available for free download here.

Timely Tutoring: Tips to Effectively Using the Tutoring Session
Written by Lindy Bankhead
The sun sets, the bell rings, the clock strikes, and another space of time is used up. If only I had another hour for every time someone asks, "Where does the time go?" The world spins consistently marking off each 24 hours, yet we are often left scrambling trying to fit in all there is to do. As time passes, it increasingly becomes rarer, heaving its value to the status of diamonds, oil, and land. Of course, History has yet to record a war being waged over time But as the world seems to continually increase its spin cycle, I can't help but wonder if the conflict could begin over the infamous wasting of time. more...

Writing in Natural Resources
Written by Angie Cannon and Megan Miles
The ability to communicate is a fundamental quality that employers look for in their employees. The ability to communicate effectively is important in getting any job, large or small, accomplished in the right way. Communication takes place in many different forms. Two of the most effective forms of communication are oral communication and written communication. We see evidence of written communication in many different fields of natural resource study. more...

What Students Want from a Writing Tutor
Written by Ashley Ellsworth, Cody Olsen, Angela Starr
Most writing tutors would agree that their ultimate goal is to assist writers in being self-sufficient. This doesn’t mean that writers no longer need outside advice and are “perfect”, but it does mean that the writers are able to work through the writing process comfortably on their own. more...

Coaching Your Comrades
Written by Danielle Hegsted
We as writing tutors often are put in the position of tutoring friends and family. It is not necessarily a negative thing, but I have found it requires a unique combination of skills to be able to handle the situation well. more...

Tutor Chemistry: How We Bridge the Gender Gap
Written by Nicolette Forbush
Throughout this roller-coaster ride of life, it is likely that we have all experienced it: that inner alarm, triggered by the mere presence of the opposite sex. A flashing red light detonates and a deep, ominous voice bellows, “Warning! Warning! Member of the opposite sex approaching!” more...