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Frequently Asked QuestionsWho can use the SJSU Writing Center? Any currently
enrolled SJSU student or faculty member may use the Writing
Center services. How do I make a tutoring appointment?You may use our Online Reservation System to make appointments. The system allows you to view our full schedule and set up an appointment at your convenience. We do not take appointments over the phone. We strongly recommend that you make appointments in advance, especially during midterms and before finals. We try to offer drop-in appointments whenever possible, but we cannot guarantee availability for drop-ins. Where is the Writing Center and when is it open?The Writing Center is in Clark Hall in Suite 126 on
the first floor, past the Help Desk and to the right. (If you need directions,
please see our Map page.) How should I prepare for my tutoring session?Before you come in, review the assignment and talk to your instructor about his or her expectations. You may want to do research in advance, write down an outline, or make some brief notes about your ideas. What should I bring?Bring a hard copy of the writing that you want to work on, along with the details of your assignment, any preliminary research or notes, and a general idea of what you would like us to help you with. Remember that you must bring your assignment already printed out -- the Writing Center cannot provide computers or printing services, and we cannot work with documents from laptops. What should I expect when I arrive?When you arrive at the Writing Center, please check in
with the Admin at the front desk. When it's time for your appointment, the Admin
will introduce you to your Writing Specialist. Your Writing Specialist will
greet you and guide you to a table in our tutoring room.
How long will my tutoring session last? Your tutoring session will last thirty minutes. If you
have specific concerns, we may be able to schedule you for longer sessions,
pending approval from your Writing Specialist and the Director. How many appointments can I make?You may make one appointment per day, with a maximum of two appointments made in advance per week. If you feel you need more time, you are welcome to try for a drop-in appointment. What happens if I miss an appointment?If you miss or are more than five minutes late to an appointment without cancelling in advance, you will be marked as a no-show. The Admin will then contact you to let you know about the missed appointment, and to remind you of our no-show policy. If you miss two appointments in one semester, then you will be blocked from our online reservation system for the rest of that semester, and any future reservations will be deleted. You will then be restricted to drop-in appointments only, which cannot be made in advance. Drop-in appointments may not be available at all during busy times of the semester. At the end of each semester, all blocks are cleared -- everyone starts each new semester with a clean slate. Will you proofread and edit my paper?No. The Writing Center is not a proofreading and editing service. You are responsible for your own proofreading and editing, but your Writing Specialist will help you identify problem areas and explain how to revise your paper. Can you help me with private tutoring?If you give your name, contact information, and details on what kind of help you need to the Admin, we will pass that information on to our Writing Specialists. If one of them is interested, that Writing Specialist will contact you privately. Any further discussion is between you and the Writing Specialist. The Writing Center serves only as an initial point of contact. If you do not recieve a response, please understand that our Writing Specialists are quite busy, and they do not have to accept private tutoring offers. We do not tolerate harassment of the Writing Specialists or the Writing Center staff. How can I apply to be a Writing Specialist?If you're interested in becoming a Writing Specialist, you can read about the qualifications and application process here. |
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