Kate's Top Seven
- Don’t get frustrated when we make the same mistakes over and over. Sometimes, even
understanding that a grammatical rule exists is a huge accomplishment.
- Listen to what we have to say, then remind us of it later. Many times it’s easier
and less intimidating to verbalize exactly what it is we want our papers or even sentences
to express. But it’s just as easy to forget what we said. That’s where you come
in… take notes! Then, remind us of our points!
- Make us write DRAFTS! The more the better!
- Be patient and make things fun. We all know how hard writing a paper can be. Imagine
that struggle times ten! The more that you make this less about writing a physical paper
and more about being creative and intellectual, the better.
- Know when it’s time to stop. There comes a time when the mind turns to mush, and
nothing productive is happening. That’s when you know it’s time to call it quits
for that session.
- Be creative! It’s all in our heads, and it’s your job to help us verbalize it.
Usually the things that seem the most unconventional, like sitting down and conversing
with us in a non-stressful atmosphere, are the most useful. Don’t be afraid to do
things that are different to get us talking.
- Get physical! Make writing a paper more of a physical experience with the use of color
coded everything! It helps us visualize and play with the organization of our papers.