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Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I visit the Write Site?
How do I make an appointment with a tutor?
What should I bring to my tutoring session?
What can I expect from my tutoring session?
What can I expect from my writing consultant?
Can I receive help with my paper online?
What other resources does the Write Site offer?
Why should I visit the Write Site?
Even if you are just getting started on a writing assignment, the Write Site can help.
● Find assistance with any step in the writing process for all academic levels and majors
● Receive guidance on individual and group writing projects
● Discover resources available for MLA, APA, and other documentation formats
● Use computers to compose and revise assignments
● Enjoy a positive and friendly atmosphere to learn and improve college level writing skills
How do I make an appointment with a tutor?
The Write Site is open Monday-Thursday 9:30am-4:30pm and Friday 9:30am-12:30pm. Call 477-5937 during this time to make an appointment. Walk-in appointments are also offered on a first-come/first-served basis during the Write Site hours and during evening hours in the Livingston Lord Library Room 208 Tuesday and Wednesday 8pm-10pm.
What should I bring to my tutoring session?
● All notes, samples or drafts for your assignment
● The assignment sheet from your instructor
● Any questions and concerns you have on your writing assignment
● A pen, pencil, and computer CD, DVD, or thumb drive
● An open mind to learn and willingness to participate in your tutorial
What can I expect from my tutoring session?
● A review of the assignment and opportunity to further your understanding of it
● A discussion of any questions or concerns about the assignment or your writing
● A reader's response to your paper and guided editing with your tutor
● A focus on both content and structural level concerns
● An opportunity to receive constructive feedback and revision suggestions
● An invitation to continue to use the Write Site and its many resources
What can I expect from my writing consultant?
Your consultant is a resource to help you improve your writing skills. He or she will offer you constructive feedback on your assignment and suggestions for improvement. Your consultant will not evaluate your paper on a grade scale or write the paper for you. He or she will not be a proofreader or copyeditor. This is your paper. You cannot drop off your paper; you must be present for the tutorial.
Can I receive help with my paper online?
You can email your paper as an attachment to the Write Site at Writectr@mnstate.edu. Please be aware that you may not receive a response for up to 48 hours
and, on rare occasions, somewhat longer than that if consultants are
busy with walk-in students and students with appointments.
Currently, the Write Site is not set up as an online writing lab,
though we routinely work with students in distance courses. However, we recommend you visit the Write Site in person to get the most out of your tutoring experience.
If you do email your paper, please remember to also
email the assignment sheet. In addition, please include in the body of
your email message the one or two -- or maybe three -- most significant
questions or concerns you have about the paper you are sending. Please
be very specific here; your writing consultant will not be able to
provide an overall critique for your paper if one of your questions is,
"What do you think of this paper?" Also, keep in mind that your writing
consultant cannot do global proofreading for you. We can work with you
on proofreading strategies, however.
What other resources does the Write Site offer?
Along with tutoring help and guidance on your paper or writing assignments for any major, the Write Site offers many other services.
● Resource books and materials for many writing problems
--grammar worksheets
--style books
--various documentation resources
● Tutoring for Non-Native Speaking (NNS) students
● Computers for use by MSUM students
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