Appointment Prep
You’ve made an appointment for writing tutoring at the SLC! Help is on the way. However, there are a few things you should do to prepare beforehand. These steps will make sure that you get the most out of your appointment time.
To prepare for your appointment:
Decide what you want to work on
Do you have a specific essay or writing assignment that you need help with? Want to brainstorm ideas, develop your thesis statement, or go over grammar? Maybe you want to go over some confusing readings, or discuss concepts you have trouble understanding. Clarify your goals for the appointment, and prepare any questions you have. Knowing what you need helps us help you better!
Know your prompt
If you’re here to work on a specific assignment, make sure you have the prompt with you.
Go through your professor’s comments
If your instructor has already read a draft of your essay and given you comments, make sure you read them first. Know what changes they want before coming in.
Do a Grammarly check
Although we can help with grammar issues, it saves time to first put your paper through Grammarly, an online tool which catches and corrects grammar errors. All Otis students get a free account at https://www.grammarly.com/
Be on time!
After fifteen minutes, your appointment time is forfeited and may be given to another student.
Writing Tutoring Sessions
No two writing tutoring sessions are alike.
Students work with tutors for a variety of reasons:
How should I prepare for a tutoring session?
Remember that we are here to support your growth as writers. We are unable to provide grade estimates or guarantees. Tutors will not write your paper for you, nor can they talk to the professor for you. While we do not know all the answers to questions you ask, we can assist you in formulating questions for your instructor.
Math Tutoring Sessions
Math consultations are very unique. Consultants may go over concepts, theories, prompts, and other materials with a student. Though the consultant may help you go over examples, they will not do your homework for you.
When should I schedule a consultation?
Though walk-ins are welcome, we strongly suggest you make an appointment using the Consultation Request Form. Choose a date and time well in advance of the due date for your work. Please note that a consultant will not review your work less than 2 hours before it is due. Once you receive a response, record the date and time of your appointment.
How should I prepare for a consultation?
Remember that we are here to support your mastery of math concepts and theories. We are unable to provide grade estimates or guarantees. Consultants will not do your homework for you, nor can they talk to the professor for you. While we do not know all the answers to questions you ask, we can assist you in formulating questions for your instructor.
Preparing for Your Appointment
To make your appointment as effective as possible, we suggest a few preparations:
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