Starting the studio: Creating and operating a multimodal tutoring space
Abstract
The following thesis explores the creation and operation of a multimodal tutoring location of the Oklahoma State University writing center. In the first chapter, I shed light on the inspiration behind this project, briefly describe the effects of COVID19 on my research, and discuss my theoretical framework and the reasoning behind the structure of the thesis. In the second chapter I provide of review of relevant literature, focusing on work from writing center studies, multimodal theory and composition, and online teaching and tutoring theory and pedagogy. Chapter three describes a needs analysis study completed in the Spring semester of 2019 that focused on finding evidence of multimodal projects at Oklahoma State as well as identify common technological resources used in the creation of those projects. Chapter four details another study of this project, one that focused on discovering the thoughts and concerns that writing consultants had regarding working with multimodal projects; the aim of this study was to gather data that would inform consultant training and resource materials. In chapter five I discuss the creation of a multimodal tutoring location and the operation of that space during its first three semesters. This chapter details choosing a location, staff training and resources, and the implications of online tutoring. To conclude, I discuss the implications of this thesis, avenues for future research, and give my hopes for the future of The Studio.
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