Sunday, October 25, 2009

Research project blog

  1. I'm interested in writers' confidence. I want to evaluate what factors contribute to students' confidence as writers.
  • what variables affect confidence increase
  • what variables affect confidence decrease
  • how to measure confidence; what are the terms of measurement
  • what demographic population of writers shows a general trend of increased confidence
  • what demographic population of writers shows a general trend of decreased confidence
  • What type of writing assignments contribute to confidence or the lack thereof
  • improved performance as a result of confidence
2. I want to examine the correlation between building a good rapport with students and the probability that they'll return for more tutoring. Does building a good rapport with a writer encourage him to continue to come to the center?
  • Does the returning writer improve as a writer?
  • What skills/ techniques does a tutor need to build a good rapport with a writer?
  • What demographic of students typically return to the center?

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