Writing Tutoring
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Writing tutoring at the University is designed to supplement and enhance students’ in-class instruction. Therefore, the writing tutoring goals and objectives are aligned with the objectives of the University’s curricula.
Tutors can help students at any stage of the writing process:
- Topic brainstorming
- Thesis development
- Strategies of analysis and argument
- Essay structure and organization
- Paragraph construction
- Research
- Documentation
- Sentence structure
- Grammar and mechanics
Schedule a Tutoring Appointment
Schedule a one-time, or weekly tutoring appointment for any course / subject by clicking this link.
- After clicking the link, click the "Get Started" button, enter your UArts email and create a password.
- Once you have logged in, you can enter the UArts Tutor Community.
- When you click on the learn button, and either schedule a one time appointment or weekly appointment.
- Then you will be able to search for the course you need help in, find a time that matches your availability, and pick a tutor to work with.
- After you make your appointment you will receive an email confirmation.
- If you can't find a tutor for your course, or need help scheduling an appointment please email tutoring@uarts.edu or Ali Walker at aliwalker@uarts.edu.
Inside the Tutoring Sessions
Is it your first time signing up for a writing tutor appointment? Find out more about what your appointment will be like below.
Tutors work one on one in collaboration with students to help them achieve their goals. Tutors help students at any stage of the writing process. In session, tutors engage students in the process of revision; they do not simply edit or proofread. The objective of tutoring is to help students develop skills in writing and assist them in making long-term improvements.
When working with students on writing, tutors are trained to first focus on issues of content, organization, argument and structure. Then they focus on issues of style, grammar/mechanics, and proper documentation.
Instructors may specify priorities for the writing tutoring session by contacting the Advising Center's Writing Tutoring Program: tutoring@uarts.edu / 215.717.6818
Students should arrive on time with goals in mind for the session. Students should always bring the assignment and all other necessary materials, which may include the syllabus, laptop (if you have one) printed draft, texts, etc.
Additional Writing Tutor Services
Find out about some extra programs the Writing Tutor Program has.
ASYNCHRONOUS WRITING TUTORING
Need help with essay edits or developing a thesis on a class assignment, but do not have time to meet with a tutor? Submit your assignment to be reviewed by one of our Writing Tutors!
Submit Your Assignment for Asynchronous Writing Tutoring
Please follow the following steps to submit your assignment:
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Please submit your assignment using this form.
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Please also be sure to submit your assignment as a Google Doc.
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After your form is submitted a tutor will make highlights and comments on your essay, and then return the edits via email. Please allow a 2 day turnaround time Monday - Friday, and a 3 day turnaround time for work submitted on the weekend.
Writing Fellow Program
The Writing Fellow Program is an extension of the writing support offered through the Advising Center. Our mission if to deepen student engagement through facilitating responsive, supplemental writing instruction to Critical Studies and Art History courses.
Once assigned to a course, the Writing Fellow meets with the instructor to review class expectations, syllabus, and assignments. The Writing Fellow also visits the class and is available to help students on a required, voluntary, or as-need basis.
The Writing Fellow Program is administered by the Advising Center and the Critical Studies Program. If you would like to request a Writing Fellow for you class, or have any questions please contact Blanca Gonzalez, cgonzalez@uarts.edu, Ali Walker, aliwalker@uarts.edu, and Emily Mattingly, emattingly@uarts.edu.
Faculty & Staff, if you have any general questions about the tutoring program, or have a student you would like to recommend as a tutor, please email Ali Walker, aliwalker@uarts.edu
English as a Second Language and Conversation Tutoring
Students for whom English is a second language may request tutoring sessions for English conversation. Students who sign up will have a weekly session in which they can practice their English speaking, reading & writing skills with a Peer Tutor. The session also offers students a chance to prepare speaking in class for critiques, and presentations.
Services for graduate students
Graduate students working on their thesis may work one-to-one throughout the semester and academic year with an academic advisor or tutor.
Tutors can help students avoid plagiarism and document and cite sources properly. Plagiarism is intentionally or unintentionally using the ideas, words, data, and/or language of another author and failing to cite source material.To see the University's policies on plagiarism and academic integrity, see the Catalogue.
Online Resources
A selection of free resources for help with the writing process, and how to avoid plagiarism.
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First Year Writing Resources specific to UArts COMP courses
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Guides made to help you progress through the research process
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Take a look at these subject guides created by the UArts Librarians for UArts courses
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Here is a Citation Guide to help you avoid plagiarism
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Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL) has many great free writing materials & instructions to assist students in the writing process.
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Harvard Writing Center has great guidelines for all stages of writing an essay - from beginning to brainstorm to editing the final draft.
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Kurzweil 3000 offers many tools that support students in reading, writing, note taking, studying, and testing.
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Here is an online library that offers many eBooks & eTextbooks