Peer tutors are central to the UCU Writing Centre model. They help fellow students think, revise, and grow while also deepening their own communication and leadership skills.
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What tutors learn
Training covers writing-centre pedagogy, active listening, question-based tutoring, feedback prioritisation, working with multilingual writers, confidentiality, and academic integrity.
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Ethics of feedback
Peer tutors learn to support without taking ownership. They do not write papers for students; they help writers understand choices and make stronger revisions.
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Leadership through service
Tutoring develops patience, communication, humility, problem-solving, and the ability to work across disciplines and personalities.
Before you come
- Demonstrate strong writing habits.
- Show reliability and confidentiality.
- Practise active listening.
- Respect every writer’s ownership.
- Keep learning from mentors and lecturers.