Having trouble writing a paper or understanding your textbook? We can help you with:
- writing paragraphs
- writing a term paper
- using proper grammar
- spelling
- reading
Randeane Tetu, Coordinator
860-343-5808
RTetu@mxcc.commnet.edu
Mary Ann Libera, Educational Assistant
860-343-5808
MLibera@mxcc.commnet.edu
Writing is a process. When you begin working with a tutor, the tutor will help you locate your major errors and teach you how to correct them and how to avoid them in your next paper. As you practice what you've learned, your writing will improve.
Grades reflect your teacher's perception of your learning. Coming in for help does not mean that the paper you are working on will receive an A, however, as you continue to learn specific writing skills, your papers will continue to show improvement.
- Come in as soon as you need help.
- Write as much as you can of your paper before you come.
- Make more than one attempt.
- Write down your questions. When tutors don't have all the answers, they can direct you to the appropriate resources.
- During your tutoring sessions, take notes on what the tutor teaches you.
- Apply what you've learned to subsequent work.
- Take responsibility for your grade. Tutoring doesn't guarantee a particular grade. Tutoring helps you understand the writing process so you improve.
You may expect your tutor to:
- help you understand the process
- help you choose a topic
- help you discover a thesis
- help you organize and develop proofs
- teach you specific skills
- answer your questions
- direct you to other sources
You may not expect your tutor to:
- do your homework
- edit your paper
- you may not leave a paper to be edited by the tutor
- you may not come in the last day before an assignment is due and attempt to shift your responsibility onto your tutor
