tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790062.post7918778859572575624..comments2024-03-27T08:11:29.257-06:00Comments on PeerCentered: The Resistant Writer: Futile or Exhausting?Clint Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07671508034667904543noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790062.post-38507656898370434392008-02-29T11:56:00.000-07:002008-02-29T11:56:00.000-07:00Clint,I don't know if I've had to develop a thicke...Clint,<BR/>I don't know if I've had to develop a thicker hide, so to speak, but I have had to work harder to figure a person out. Once I can identify the behavior, I hopefully can find a way to open the writer up to the experience of getting beyond that behavior. Yeahh, easier said than done, but it is an interesting challenge.<BR/><BR/>Sara,<BR/>Yeah, I've been there. ;) You also bring up a good point: it's hard to change an attitude in 30 minutes, nearly impossible in 15 or 20! (I can just see the written review of the session. "Worked on glaring. Glaring politely. It was a success.") <BR/>Thanks for the kind words, btw! :)<BR/>Jenny,<BR/>Thanks to you to for the kind words. I agree that "perfect" papers are almost harder to read, because I feel like if I don't have any helpful tips or advice to give, then I am a schmuck. lol That sounds like a topic for another post. "Schmuck: The David Scott Story."Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11173154997317778657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790062.post-33317606231514337722008-02-28T12:56:00.000-07:002008-02-28T12:56:00.000-07:00I really liked reading your post. I have, luckil...I really liked reading your post. I have, luckily, not had any reluctant consultees this semester - although I am sure they are to come. I do, however, completely agree with you, that the students who are most reluctant to come in are the ones who need help the most. Also, those same people who often come in stating that they are good writers and don't need any help, are also the ones who really do need help! Seems kind of ironic that those who resist are the ones that can potentially benefit the most. I almost prefer these students though to the ones who come in with the near "perfect" paper as I feel I am more able to "help" them. Thanks for the insight!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09041421081239388244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790062.post-59991016065857728852008-02-26T15:05:00.000-07:002008-02-26T15:05:00.000-07:00I also agree that "required attendee" is quite the...I also agree that "required attendee" is quite the suitable name. I faced one such individual yesterday, and he left me absolutely drained. It did not go well. He was entirely shut down. The individual was a walk-in, and I only had about twenty minutes to work with him, so there wasn't a lot of time to coherse him into leaving the "dark side," but I tried. He essentially glared at me politely (if you can do that) the entire consultation, seeming quite annoyed by all the discussion of his writing. I was pleased he came in, even if it was required, because he did have a basic misunderstanding of writing, but I don't believe the consultation was successful. There was not enough time, and I could not get him to warm up to me. Certainly most consultations don't end up this way, but it makes the successful consultations all the more beautiful.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for reminding us of the good,<BR/>Sara WelchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790062.post-6644937284763323542008-02-26T10:10:00.000-07:002008-02-26T10:10:00.000-07:00Your initial description of the "required attendee...Your initial description of the "required attendee" is quite apt. I too have seen that sneer. Like you, I've been able to turn that sneer around. Sometimes, however, it quite the struggle to do that. It is satisfying when it does happen. When it doesn't happen, of course, it is disheartening.<BR/><BR/>Do we ever grow a thicker hide to fend off that sort of treatment?Clint Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671508034667904543noreply@blogger.com