Part 1: Reading Response

One of the concepts I really want to focus on from Toni-Lee’s book is the beginning paragraph that talks about how peer consultants are not always the best writers. The reason I like this and think it is great concept is because I know many people go into writing centers, or are nervous because they think they are going to be critiqued harshly by the consultant. But the way Toni-Lee describes a consultant in the beginning paragraph would make a person more comfortable being able to approach someone like this because they wouldn’t feel judged or criticized. If the writer and the consultant are at the same level it would feel more like a suggestion rather than a forced change in the paper.

                Another concept I believe is important is the Expert Feedback section. I agree with this section to an extent because as I said above sometimes people uncomfortable showing their work to other people. But I like the part about having your roommate look at it, and see what they say. Sometimes I believe it is hard to show your professor because of how they might react to the paper, as though will make you feel better about the paper they might turn down ideas, or let you know you did it wrong and some people can’t take that type of criticism. But I believe it is a great suggestion and can benefit many people in the end. Each type of person can offer something different to help enhance the paper, and I believe it could improve peoples writing.