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    Writing Center Tutoring Sessions

    Writing Center Video Transcript

    Make an Appointment

    Questions?

    James W.H. Howard
    james.wh.howard@ung.edu
    678-717-3635

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Appointments

    • What kind of appointments are offered?

      Students have access to In-Person sessions, Online sessions done via video chat, and eTutoring sessions done asynchronously.

    • How do I make an appointment?
      1. Register and log into MyWCOnline.
      2. Select the schedule you want (Online, Cumming, Gainesville, Oconee).
      3. Find an available slot on the schedule and make an appointment. Be sure to fill in information about your assignment or writing task.
    • How do I keep the appointment?
      • For In-Person tutoring, show up to the Writing Center, log into the student lab timer, and sit down with your writing consultant.
      • For Online tutoring, open the appointment and click the link to the live video session. (Desktop, laptop, or tablet recommended.)
      • For eTutoring, make sure you have a draft uploaded and look for a commented draft to be emailed after the appointment time.
    • Do I need an appointment to receive help with my writing?

      No. The Writing Center will work with walk-ins as scheduling allows. We encourage appointments to ensure that writers do not have to wait.

    What to Expect

    • What can I expect from a tutoring session?

      To get the most out of tutoring sessions, you should come prepared to engage in a conversation about your writing. It is extremely helpful for you to bring a copy of your assignment and any drafts/notes you may have.

      Typical tutoring sessions:

      • Last 30 minutes.
      • Usually focus on two or three writing issues.
      • Improve writing skills through the conversational model with a tutor.
      • Involve conversing, thinking, reading aloud, brainstorming, and more.
      • May lead to follow-up sessions.
    • What should I bring to a tutoring session?
      • a hardcopy of the project or essay
      • a pen or pencil
      • relevant materials, such as the assignment guidelines, research materials, or the textbook
      • comments or directions from the instructor
      • specific questions or goals
    • What are some tips for best working with a writing tutor?
      • Be actively engaged in the session. The tutor isn’t a proofreader; they help you revise and correct your own writing.
      • Bring your assignment prompt or rubric. Even for assignments tutors know well, these documents help us clarify a professor’s or reader’s expectations.
      • Focus on improving your writing. Tutors can’t promise you’ll get a specific grade, but they can make suggestions to get you on the right track.
      • Book a session at least two or three or more days before the assignment is due. Tutors will work with you last minute, but it helps to give yourself time to revise and edit your work.
    • What classes will the Writing Center help with?

      Any class! We see many students from English courses, and we help students working with writing in any major. We’ll also help with writing for applications, emails, professional documents, and creative endeavors.

    • Will a consultant edit my paper for me?

      No. Consultants are trained to assist students at any point in the writing process, but editing suggests that they do the work for you. Instead, consultants model strategies that help you revise and edit your writing.

    • Can you tell me if my writing will receive an A?

      No. Only your instructor can give you a grade, and consultants know that individual readers may differ in how they evaluate. Writing consultants may help you strengthen your writing.

    About the Writing Center

    • Who are writing consultants? What training do they have?

      Our writing consultant team is made up of both students at UNG and professionals with at least a Bachelor’s degree in a writing-related field. We recruit students from a variety of majors who have demonstrated both writing competence and an ability to work with people one-on-one. We run College Reading and Learning Association-certified training in tutoring, and we provide frequent workshops in core writing skills, common academic and professional genres of writing, and consultation techniques.

    • Can I study in the Writing Center?

      In the Gainesville Writing Center, tables and computers are available during open hours for students to get writing or studying done. The ACT2 computer lab next door is also available.

    • Can I only use the Writing Center on my campus?

      All UNG students, faculty, and staff can use the Writing Centers on any campus and online.

    • Who do I ask about the Writing Center in Dahlonega?

      Most of UNG’s Writing Centers are run by Tutoring Services. The one in Dahlonega is operated by the English department and staffed by peer tutors. For questions related to that center, contact Dr. David Brauer or go to their appointment portal.

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