tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790062.post2282440829198428409..comments2008-11-16T14:57:11.027-07:00Clint Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07671508034667904543noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790062.post-30961038830337350312008-11-16T14:57:00.000-07:002008-11-16T14:57:00.000-07:00You make an interesting point. But I don't think having to seek help should be considered a dilemma. (Although I am also guilty of thinking this way.)<BR/>I think any collaboration in a consultation is good. It is interesting to see everyone’s different consulting style; we all have our own strengths and weaknesses. I haven’t done many collaborative sessions (I have done one with RE) but I think they are great! In our consultation I think things went really well. Our styles really complemented each other; RE was much quicker on her feet and came up with good suggestions, I think she was able to help the writer get more out of the consultation, while I am a little slower and I usually let the writer direct the consultation. Although our consultation styles were almost opposite, I think the result was quite good!<BR/>And as for asking for help, I am often asking for help with things that I don't understand. Especially with MLA, APA, and so on. I guess in some ways it can be a little embarrassing – maybe it feels like admitting defeat. It is important for me to remember though that asking for help really isn’t about defeat; it is about utilizing the excellent resource I have in other consultants. (It is silly to feel embarrassed about it, right? But it is honest nonetheless.)jennywrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01653667071739845649noreply@blogger.com