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Academic Skills Center

Frequently Asked Questions

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F.A.Q. - Academic Skills Center

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• How do I obtain tutoring services in the ASC?
• Why do I need to make an appointment?
• In which subjects can I receive tutoring?
• Can you still review my papers?
• I need help writing an exegesis. Can you help me?
• When is the ASC open?

How do I obtain tutoring services in the ASC?

Beginning fall 2006, all students requesting tutoring, paper review and/or testing services will required to complete an initial questionnaire. This (one-time) questionnaire will enable the ASC staff to assist students more efficiently as well as more effectively report their efforts on behalf of the student. Upon completing the questionnaire, students may access tutoring services by following procedures as listed below:

If you would like to receive tutoring, please make an appointment with the tutor in the subject area where you need assistance. This will ensure that your time with the tutor will not be interrupted and that you will receive his/her full attention. When making your appointment, please provide as much information as possible regarding what you need (e.g. chapter 9, section 1; or ‘factoring polynomials’). This enables the tutor to be more prepared for your visit. If you have not made an appointment, we cannot guarantee that a tutor will be available during your free time. Walk-ins will only be accepted if the tutor you wish to see is not already committed during that tutoring session.

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Why do I need to make an appointment?

For paper review, this eliminates the need for students to wait 48 hours to receive feedback. Additionally, this eliminates the need to return to the ASC to ask questions about suggested corrections. Students will meet with an English tutor, receive immediate feedback, and not have to be concerned about receiving their papers back in time to edit them before the due date. It is incumbent upon the student to make sure he/she makes an appointment in enough time to see the tutor before papers are due.

For math tutoring, this ensures that the student receiving tutoring has the full attention of the tutor. While working with a tutor, having another student ask a “quick question” can be distracting, and can disrupt the concentration of the student currently being assisted. If you need to ask a “quick question,” please wait until the next available time slot and either schedule an appointment or ‘walk-in’ if no one is scheduled.

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In which subjects can I receive tutoring?

The ASC provides tutoring in the following general education courses*:

ENG0080 Reading Enhancement
ENG0090 Basic English Review
MAT0080 Elementary Algebra with Basic Math Review
MAT1000 Intermediate Algebra
MAT1030 College Mathematics
MAT1040 College Algebra
MAT2000 Statistics/BUS3090 Business Statistics
BSC1010 General Biology
BSC2040 Human Biology
SCI1120 Chemistry I
BST1010 Life of Christ

*based upon the availability of tutors each semester

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Can you still review my papers?

Yes; however, the process has changed a bit. If you need for someone to review a paper, you must make an appointment. Please bring a typewritten copy of the paper, as well as information for any sources (books, articles, etc.) that you have used to write the paper. The English tutor will explain in detail any grammatical or technical errors, and provide details regarding their correction. He/she will also assist with proper APA/MLA citations, if requested. Your paper will be returned to you at the end of the session. Upon review, the student is then responsible for making specific corrections based on the tutor’s recommendations. Note: Papers need not be completed prior to making a review appointment.

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I need help writing an exegesis. Can you help me?

We have tutors specifically available to assist you with writing an exegesis paper. These tutors have completed The Life of Christ, as well as many other Biblical Studies courses, and are well qualified to assist you with writing your exegesis according to your professor’s guidelines. You must make an appointment to receive this service.

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When is the ASC open?

We open at 9:00am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and immediately following chapel service on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our hours of operation are as follows:

Monday: 9:00am – 9:00pm
Tuesday: 10:45am – 9:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am – 9:00pm
Thursday: 10:45am – 9:00pm
Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm

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