A Brief Introduction

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The Loft Writing Center

• A Brief Introduction

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What is Tutoring?

• OneonOne Assistance
• Small group work
• Help
• Guidance
• Teaching

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Why is Tutoring Beneficial?

• Personalized
• Individual Attention
• Additional feedback

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How To Use Tutoring

• Drop in Tutoring
• No Appointments
• Sign in for tutor at Greeter Station
• You can request a specific tutor though your
  wait may be longer.
• Tutor will call youre name and escort you to a
  table to get to work.

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Things You Need to Know

• Tutoring meetings or sessions are limited to 30
  minutes.
• Every student at NSCC is entitled to 2 tutoring
  sessions at the Loft a day.
• This gives you 1 hour of free tutoring every day.
  
• Limited time So prepare in advance.

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Reasons for the 30 Minute Session

• We are busyWe want to make sure every student
  who needs a tutor gets the chance to see one.
• Can you think of any other reasons we may keep
  sessions to 30 minutes?

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What Can Tutors Help Me With?

• Reading
• Writing
• Speaking
• Listening
• Pronunciation
• Grammar
• And more

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Some Questions to Consider

• Is it the tutors job to make sure everything in
  my paper or homework assignment is perfect?
• Who is responsible for the work you turn in to
  your teacher?
• Why do different tutors respond to my paper in
  different ways and give me such different advise?

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Computers Software

• 25 Computers
• Microsoft Office
• Over 30 language arts programs
• Additional instruction and practice
• No time limit