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How are students and tutors matched? Students and tutors are matched based on compatible availability. For example, if a student has Tuesday 3rd period free and so does a tutor, then those two are scheduled for that time. Why is attendance so important? There are several reasons why attendance is important. It is important for you because you will get the most benefit from tutoring by showing up consistently. If you miss twice, you will be dropped from your session because there are other students who can take advantage of that session time. What do I do if I need to change my scheduled time? If your class or work schedule changes, or you can’t make it to your scheduled tutorial session consistently, cancel and reschedule your appointment on TutorTrac. Does the Writing Center need my Student Identification (ID) number? Your Student ID number is needed only if you were unable to create a TutorTrac account yourself to schedule a tutoring session. Once the TutorTrac account has been created for you, you will only need your NetID and password to log-in.Please note that your Student ID does not need to be your Social Security Number. For more information contact the Registrar’s office at: Office of the Newark Registrar Why does the Writing Center need my e-mail address and phone number? E-mail is the primary way that the TutorTrac program, as well as the Writing Center, would contact you about your tutoring schedule or other pertinent information. We use your phone number as a back up, in case your e-mail address isn’t working. Neither your e-mail nor phone number is shared beyond matters concerning your tutoring. How long does scheduling take? Scheduling is immediate on TutorTrac and is subject to tutor availability. Do tutors proofread papers without the student present? No. Tutors simply marking and editing the paper will not help the student learn the methods of proofreading. The student and tutor can and will review the work together in order to build confidence in the student's editing abilities. By working with the tutor, the student will see patterns of strengths and weaknesses in the writing. Why do I have to come for my weekly tutorial session if I don’t have any writing to work on? Whether you have an assignment or not, there is always something you can work on with your tutor. The session provides a time to talk about writing and your writing life, as well as to look at what you’ve already written. You can discuss up-coming papers and readings with your tutor, ask questions about writing, review grammar rules, get suggestions for writing, generate ideas, and develop a positive attitude about writing. Why can’t I just walk in whenever I want and get tutoring on the spot? The Writing Center provides a schedule of consistent hours so we can have the necessary staff members available for optimal efficiency. You are not guaranteed to receive tutoring or a tutoring session without an appointment made beforehand. What are the differences between The Writing Center, The Learning Resource Center, and The Writing Program? The Writing Center offers tutoring and workshops to current undergraduate
and graduate students who need support in their academic writing while The Learning Center provides current students with tutoring and other support services
in math and sciences. For more information, visit the Learning Center
in Bradley Hall, Room 140, or call Dr. Altyman Brown, Director
of the Learning Center, at (973) 353-5608, or visit: http://lc.newark.rutgers.edu.
If my teacher tells me one thing and my tutor another, who do I listen to? It is important for you, the student, to understand that context alters expectations and demands, and that there is no one-way to write a paper. You and your teacher are the experts on the exact criteria of your writing assignments. As the student in the class, you have the benefit of being present for class discussions, taking notes, and working with the teacher to find out exactly what guidelines to follow. If your tutor is telling you something different from your teacher, you must be able to tell your tutor what your teacher’s expectations are so that the tutor can offer you the best advice. Doing this will establish a three-way communication between you, your teacher, and your tutor. Also, keep in mind that your tutor is a student, and is offering suggestions based on personal experience with the faculty of Rutgers-Newark. |
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