1) Sommer's research combined interviews with both student and professional writers. Why do you think she made a distinction between the two groups and is it significant in how we think and talk about writing?
2) I know grammar has been a concern mentioned several times in Dr. McElroy's class and discussion board posts. Does Bishop's article help address some of the anxiety you may feel about tutoring and teaching grammar as part of your teaching and tutoring practice?
2. Annaliisa, you read my mind! I was definitely relieved to read some pedagogy theory on grammar because, though it's not our focus and we're not supposed to be "bleeding all over the paper", it's still something that needs to be addressed in both the classroom and RWC. I liked Bishop's idea of encouraging the student to get out as many rough ideas in the drafting process before really fine-tuning for grammar and syntax. This helps encourage a flow of thought and keeps writers from attaching themselves too much to their polished work that may not actually contribute much to the paper, in the end.
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