WHAT WE DO
The Writing Center is open to all TTC students. Tutors help students build their skills in
areas like grammar, punctuation, proofreading techniques, etc. Assistance is available for any stage in the
writing process. What tutors will NOT DO
is proofread or simply correct errors in papers.
BENEFITS TO STUDENTS
Students who develop their writing skills will feel more prepared
and less overwhelmed while in the classroom.
The Writing Center offers a nonjudgmental, casual environment where
students can seek individualized help for their writing issues.
BENEFITS TO INSTRUCTORS
Instructors who encourage their students to use the Writing Center
build their confidence to write better papers.
Better equipped students get better grades, turn in better papers, and
allow instructors to spend more time on lessons and less time on remedial
topics.
The Writing Center is an important resource
in student success and instructors are central to that success. Here are suggestions (that do work) to get
students to use the Writing Center:
- GIVE BONUS POINTS on a particular paper or quiz if students
see a Writing Center tutor. Often five points is enough to encourage
students to come.
- ALLOW A PAPER RESUBMISSION if students see a tutor for
assistance with their rewrite.
And, there are ideas that DO NOT work:
- FORCING
STUDENTS TO UTILIZE THE WRITING CENTER as part of a grade. Seeking
help should always be voluntary.
AVAILABILITY - Summer 2:
Monday
9:00 - 8:00
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10:00 - 8:00
Friday 8:00 - Noon
GREAT, NOW WHAT?
Drop-ins are welcome but appointments are
encouraged to ensure students are seen during peak times. Appointments are half hour in length.
Students should bring a copy of their assignment
and their draft (or ideas) to their appointment.
Those needing ONLINE tutoring help can email
their papers to: ttcwritingtutors@my.tridenttech.edu
Students
will need to book an online or phone appointment with a tutor prior to
sending their paper.
The Writing Center is located in 510/123 and the phone
is 574-6623.
On the Downtown Palmer Campus, you can receive free writing tutoring by contacting the Student Success Center at 720-5516 or stopping by room 226.
