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Our Philosophy

Our work with students is guided by a set of observations about the nature of writing, namely:

• Writing is a tool for thinking as well as communicating;
• What we write depends on a number of variables collectively referred to as the rhetorical context;
• Writing consists of multiple, often recurring processes;
• Writing is a collaborative activity.

These observations yield a principle upon which we base our practice: Writers need to discuss their work with other writers who share or understand the rhetorical context within which the writing takes place. This process of collaboration and meaningful revision encourages writers to engage more deeply with the subject matter, enhances learning, and allows writers to produce appropriate texts.

Within our collaborative environment, we promote academic integrity and respect each writer's autonomy. Here, writers maintain ultimate authority over and responsibility for their own writing.