Who are the Writing Center Tutors?

Tutors are undergraduate and graduate students, from a variety of disciplines, selected to help students develop their writing. Tutors maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or better, are recommended by faculty, and participate in on-going training.

How can tutors help students?

Students learn most if they engage in a variety of activities with tutors, such as tutoring and workshops. Tutors can also help students use the Center's web-site and library.

• Tutoring is an opportunity to develop writing and research strategies, a committment to excel, free and fun.
• Tutoring is not a drop-off, editing or proofreading service.
• Tutoring is not a sign of weakness! In universities around the world, tutors and their students pursue academic excellence together.

E-Tutoring

How can e-tutors help students?

E-tutoring is a component of the Writing Center designed to support the needs of University College students who often work full-time and carry part or full-time course loads in addition to family responsibilities. E-tutoring allows students to work with a tutor via e-mail and only requires two meetings face to face – one meeting to get started and one to evaluate progress after mid-term. Meeting times and e-mailing schedules are flexible. If you would like to know more about this opportunity call 973-353-5847 or e-mail nwc@andromeda.rutgers.edu.

E-Tutoring Contract

Student responsibilities:

• In order to remain eligible for e-tutoring, student and tutor must meet minimally, two times during the semester, to discuss progress.
• Students will observe policies in terms of the following:
  • Number of pages accepted: 3 to 5
  • Turnaround time: 48 hours
  • Cutoff Day and Time: Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday at 12 NOON
  • Preface e-mail with a description of what is being sent.
  • Text must be formatted.

Tutor Responsibilities:

• Will recognize both strengths and weaknesses.
• Will respond with bracketed comments/suggestions.
• Will write a short endnote with comments/suggestions.
• Will keep all material and conversations confidential.
  

TUTORING REGISTRATION

Request a tutor for an undergraduate course

Request a tutor for a graduate course

E-Tutoring

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How to become a tutor
Note: applicants need to print the application out and return the completed application in person to 126 Conklin Hall. No e-mail submissions, please!