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- Review the seven tips above.
- Determine if which tutoring center your professor prefers a particular tutoring center. Some professors prefer . For class credit or extra credit, some professors require that their students visit the ACE Lab while others, other professors require the Writing Lab, ; and there are some who don't have a preference. At any rate, the tutors at either tutoring center are just likely to be proficient in helping you with brainstorming , researchingand research techniques, thesis statements, paragraph development, logical developmentprogression, word choice, and formatting.
- Consider scheduling an appointment with the ACE Lab if an ACE tutor specializes in the specific course that you need help in. Writing a good paper includes having a strong understanding of the course materials. Just as with any other communication medium, a good paper will communicate a clear, concise message to its audience (the professor) and will show that you (the author of the paper) know what you're talking about. Writing a good paper includes having a strong understanding of the course materials.
- Consider scheduling an appointment with the Writing Lab if you need help revising the grammar of your paper. Yes, some people view grammar as a needless set of trivial rules that distract from the "real meaning" of a message. But the fact remains–in a culturally diverse society like ours, a society that consists of many language dialects, learning and following the conventions of Standard American English is one of the best ways to communicate clearly and effectively with English speakers from different backgrounds. The Writing Lab tutors undergo continuous grammar training throughout their employment to make sure they can help you understand grammar and create grammatically correct sentences.
- Know that your tutor will give Know that you will hear two basic types of suggestions: one that aims to correct some grammar and formatting mistakes, and one that aims to improve the paper's style. Grammar and formatting are almost always consistent, but stylistic choices differ widely, depending on the tutor, the student, the professor, and the writing situation.
- Regardless of the type of suggestion, understand that anything the tutor suggests regarding your paper is just that, a suggestion. You have the right to accept or reject any and all suggestions that your tutor provides.