Writing/Reading Lab
at
Middlesex
Community
College
(860) 343-5808
Randeane Tetu
Mary Ann Libera
Having trouble writing a paper or understanding your textbook?
We can help you with:
• writing paragraphs
• writing a term paper
• using proper grammar
• spelling
• reading |
Remember...
Writing is a process. When you begin working with
a tutor, the tutor will help you locate your major errors and
teach you how to correct them and how to avoid them in your next
paper. As you practice what you've learned, your writing will
improve.
Grades reflect your teacher’s perception of your learning.
Coming in for help does not mean that the paper you are working
on will receive an A, however, as you continue to learn specific
writing skills, your papers will continue to show improvement.
Tips for Success:
• Come in as soon as you need help.
• Write as much as you can of your paper before you come.
• Make more than one attempt.
• Write down your questions. When tutors don’t have
all the answers, they can direct you to the appropriate resources.
• During your tutoring sessions, take notes on what the
tutor teaches you.
• Apply what you’ve learned to subsequent work.
• Take responsibility for your grade. Tutoring doesn’t
guarantee a particular grade. Tutoring helps you understand the
writing process so you improve.
What you may expect of a tutor:
You may expect your tutor to:
• help you understand the process
• help you choose a topic
• help you discover a thesis
• help you organize and develop proofs
• teach you specific skills
• answer your questions
• direct you to other sources.
What you may not expect of a tutor:
You may not expect your tutor to:
• do your homework
• edit your paper
Also:
• you may not leave a paper to be edited by the
tutor
• you may not come in the last day before an assignment
is due and attempt to shift your responsibility onto your tutor |