2004 Entries and Abstracts: Resource Development
Lester FaigleyRhetoric and Composition
http://projects.uwc.utexas.edu/virgil/
Virgil: An Interactive Tutorial for Writers
Virgil, a writing assistance Web site, solves two primary pedagogy problems: 1) Since it is constantly available, it provides help for students and teachers who, for whatever reason, cannot access the UWC, or who need help late at night or on the weekends when the UWC is closed. 2) The UWC is often at or above capacity. While it can never replace a live consultation, Virgil helps students identify the help they need at different points in their writing process, thereby both offering an alternative and helping students get more out of their UWC consultations. Because it is not password protected, it is also a significant outreach tool.