The majority of our class discussion so far, has no doubt resided in the theoretical realm of rhetoric study. However, from the very opening sentence of our reading in, "The Bedford Guide for Writing Tutors" we find ourselves firmly in the practical application of such rhetoric philosophies. It has always been clear that a very direct correlation is present between the discussions in class and the actual tutoring process; it was this reading that very abruptly reminded me that it wont be very long until someone is looking to me, to be their "writing expert". A very daunting task, at least at this point, it would seem; however, the tone and style of the book convey both useful strategies and tips, but also a sense of excitement, with which to view the process of consulting.
The text, through use of example situations, does a great job of breaking down the "tutoring session" in a way that combines theory with practical application. The explanation of the ways in which a tutor can use questions to further the writer's thought process was perhaps most helpful to me. Just as helpful were the breakdowns of the different pre-writing techniques: brainstorming, freewriting, and clustering. Similarly with how I felt after our last readings, I can honestly say that the methods and themes covered in this reading will surely help even my own writing, as I can already begin to mentally implement their teachings.
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