Writing at Keyano College

The Writing Centre is pleased to offer Writing tutoring daily this term. Please feel free to drop in or make an appointment (writing@keyano.ca) for individualized assistance.

Winter 2010 Tutoring Schedule

Mondays & Wednesdays: 8:30am-10:30am
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8:30am-3:30pm
Fridays: 8:30am-4:30pm

Keyano College Writing Centre ~ Frequently Asked Questions:

This handout has been created by answering questions that are frequently asked (FAQs) at Writing Centres.

How do I make an appointment for tutoring and where is the Writing Centre located?
You can make an appointment by emailing the Writing Centre (writing@keyano.ca) or by calling 792-5610. The Writing Centre is located in the SKILL Centre (Clearwater Campus). Please note that appointments are not necessary - we welcome drop-ins as well!

What should I bring to a tutorial session?
An appointment will be more successful if you:
a. Bring the assignment instructions

b. Have a legible (if possible, double spaced) document

c. If possible, bring along copies of past writing work

Should I make an appointment?
It is best to schedule an appointment; however, drop-in appointments are often available and you are welcome to visit the Writing Centre to find out more. Email writing@keyano.ca for more information.

What happens during a tutorial session?
The Writing Centre has three basic techniques to assist students:

1. Identification of writing strengths and weaknesses
2. Explanation of writing tools
3. Examples of correct writing techniques (which includes providing writing resources)

The goals of the Writing Centre are to help you with:
· Increased confidence in writing
· Avoiding plagiarism
· Referencing properly
· Grammar assistance
. Sentence Structure
. Verb Agreement
. Punctuation
· Exam Writing tips


Using effective essay writing tools:
o Understanding the assignment instructions
o Narrowing down the topic
o Establishing a thesis
o Brainstorming
o The Outline
o Research
o Writing
o Revision

Ultimately, the goal of the Writing Centre is to help you become a more effective writer.


What can (and what can't) a tutor do?
Services Provided
We will assess your needs
We will ask specific questions
We will engage you in the process
We will explain the problem
If the mistake has already been explained, we will ask you for the correction
We will try explaining the solution in a different way
We will focus on one or two problems per session
We will use other resources (dictionaries, handouts, resource books) to help you
We will inform you about how you can get and use resources
We will show you how to reference (MLA, APA) correctly
We will give you things to work on (homework) after the session
We will help you understand grammatical tools
We will read your text with you
We will require you to complete your own work
If an oral explanation is not enough, we will write out important points and give visual illustrations


Services Not Provided
We will not proofread or edit your paper
We will not necessarily see your whole assignment in one session
We will not give you "the answers"*
We will not look at the same work twice

*(We will ask you questions to help you develop your own answers)

N.B.: You can choose to focus on a specific writing issue of your choice even when the tutor recommends working on another concern of your paper. In this case, the tutor will emphasize the importance of examining the writing issue before continuing on with the session.

When should I visit the Writing Centre?
We can help you from the moment you get your assignment instructions to the final stages of formatting your paper. The more frequently you visit, the more effective you will become as a writer.

Labels: FAQ, Help, Tutoring Schedule

Join us for free writing workshops offered by the Keyano College Writing Centre:

Winter 2009 Writing Workshops

Essay Writing Simplified:

Learn the seven steps to effective papers

Friday February 13^th, 2pm to 3pm & March 13^th, 2pm to 3pm

Clearwater Campus: Room S218

APA, MLA and Avoiding Plagiarism:

Everything you need to know about academic integrity

Friday February 20^th, 2pm to 3pm & March 20^th, 2pm to 3pm

Clearwater Campus: Room S218

Grammar Basics:

Helpful for those who want to make their writing clear, concise and effective

Friday March 6^th, 2pm to 3pm & March 27^th, 2pm to 3pm

Clearwater Campus: Room S218

Contact writing@keyano.ca for more information

Labels: Keyano College, Writing Workshops

Announcing the appointment of Will Collins to the Writing Specialist position. Will Collins will be filling an extended leave contract position as the Writing Centre’s Writing Specialist. Will Collins, a peer tutor for the Writing Centre, returned this September to the Centre for his second year of tutoring service. With extensive experience in English as a Second Language teaching and English literature studies, Will is an essential resource for Keyano College students. Contact Will for more information about one-on-one tutorial, workshop and writing resources: 792-5610 or 838-2183.

For more information about the Writing Centre, please access our site on Sharepoint: http://my.keyano.ca/Instruction/CUE/Academic_Upgrading_and_SKILL_Centre/SKILL_Centre/Writing_Centre/default.aspx

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Keyano College Writing Centre Fall 2007 Services:

Announcing the Writing Centre’s new site on sharepoint:

http://my.keyano.ca/Instruction/CUE/Academic_Upgrading_and_SKILL_Centre/SKILL_Centre/Writing_Centre/default.aspx

Access Keyano Writing Centre service information as well as essential writing resources, tools and links through the Keyano intranet. Check out our new webpage on Keyano College website:

http://www.keyano.ca/Instruction/CUE/Academic_Upgrading_and_SKILL_Centre/Writing_Centre.asp

Individualized Writing Help:

Free One-on-one assistance is available to the Keyano College community. Writing help is available through both appointments and drop-in sessions. Email writing@keyano.ca for further information.

Fall 2007 Writing Workshops:

Essay Writing Simplified*:

Friday September 14^th; 2pm to 3pm & October 5^th, 2pm to 3pm

APA, MLA and Avoiding Plagiarism*:

Friday September 21^st, 2pm to 3pm & October 12^th, 2pm to 3pm

Grammar Basics*:

Friday September 28^th, 2pm to 3pm

* All workshops will be held in S212

The ESL intensive reading and writing lab will start up again on Wednesday September 12^th. The writing lab is a free workshop designed to help ESL students improve their language abilities. The lab is held Wednesdays from: 7:30pm to 8:30pm in the SKILL Centre.

Fall 2007 Lab dates:

September 12^th, 19^th, and 26^th

October 3^rd and 10^th

Please contact Judith Tuck at writing@keyano.ca or 792-5610 for further information.

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Congratulations!

Andrea Reardon, winner of the Peer Tutoring Draw!

Andrea was awarded a Nano Ipod

April 23^rd, 2007

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Congratulations!

Christian M^acNeill, winner of the College-wide division and Joyce Black, winner of the Academic Upgrading division of the Writing Contest:

“The Power of Reading”

Both winners were awarded Nano Ipods March 12^th, 2007

http://readingkeyano.blogspot.com/

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The Writing Contest Deadline has been extended to March 9th, 2007.

Please contact writing@keyano.ca for more information about the contest

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