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December 12, 2005
No I won't 'correct' your grammar! &*$##@*($%^(%
Today was probably the most frustrating day I have ever had working at the writing center. I couldn't keep track of the number of individuals that asked me today if I would 'edit' their paper for grammar. In the GC writing center this is a pretty common request, one that I get almost every day that I am consulting. In the usual scheme of things it doesn't really bother me all that much. I am never thrilled to hear it, but I usually attempt to put a positive spin on it and turn it into a genuine learning experience for the student. At least that is what is supposed to happen. It is a lot easier though when there are not hoards of people waiting for your attention on their paper and when they just want something they can turn in that looks good. It seems at the end of the semester most people have given up on learning and only care about handing in something that looks pretty.
The first few people I worked on grammar with today were pretty cooperative. You could tell they were a little bit annoyed that I wasn't just racing through and correcting all of the errors in their work, but we were able to identify some trouble spots and these students seemed comfortable putting some of their own effort into fixing these issues. As the day wore on though things just went downhill. At one point I was reading a paper to a student who started staring at the ceiling and nodding off. I proptly brought that one to a close without getting anything accomplished much to the dismay of the individual I was working with. During another episode a girl asked me directly if I would edit her paper for grammar. When I inquired what she meant by edit, she clarified that she wanted me to specifically correct her grammar. When I told her I wouldn't correct her grammar, but would be willing to work on it with her she got pretty upset and left.
I am wondering if this happens very often over in Lind Hall. Do you guys have to deal with such demands of people just coming in for the sole reason of correcting their grammar? I hope not! In my opinion grammar is a plague and should be banished forevever!!!@!!! &*7($%^....my thoughts exactly!
Posted by at December 12, 2005 6:15 PM
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Great post, Brian! And yes - grammar is a plague.
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