Inside Duke Medicine
Do the write thing: Help mentor a Duke student
posted November 14th, 2008
The Duke Writing in the Disciplines program and Office of Alumni Affairs have launched The Reader Project, an educational experiment that aims to bring Duke alumni and employees together with current Duke students.
The Writing Project offers students the opportunity to get feedback on class writing assignments from people with relevant experience.
By participating, members of the broader Duke community can play a direct role in helping students develop the communication and reasoning skills that are so important for their success in both professional and civic life.
The time commitment for volunteers is low—no more than three to four hours over the course of a semester. For readers who live out of town, readers can opt for online video conferencing using webcams. (Webcams will be provided if readers need them.)