Chapter five of Bedford's Guide discusses the different forms of academic writing assignments assigned to various majors or academic subjects. As an instructor at the writing center, you should prepare for, or at least get acquainted with, the broad needs of these various paper types. It discusses how, while you may not be an expert on which the paper is being written, you can assist a writer with punctuation and style and so on. In Bishop's essay, she discusses how many authors do not have a "personal connection" with their own writing and may be dissatisfied by the lack of one. She gives readers ideas for how they may perhaps aid authors as a tutor in order to better engage them, which may be beneficial. Johnson et al. discuss how, as a coach, you may come across a writer who has a query, or topic, and you don't feel fully comfortable or secure in conducting your session. The article goes on to offer advice on how an instructor should conduct such a visit properly. The Bedford Guide is my favorite reading from this week since it was the one that spoke to me the most. One question I have is, what is a form of writing you have encountered that is not covered in the Bedford Guide?
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