There are a couple of ways to encourage students to visit a writing tutor:
- Arrange a classroom visit by contacting Sarah Marshall, Assistant Director for Writing Services in the Academic Success Center. A professional writing tutor will come to your class to explain how Writing Assistance works and what students can expect from their appointment with a writing tutor.
- Use Starfish to encourage your students to meet with a writing tutor: simply check the box next to a student’s name, select the “Referral” tab, and choose “Writing Tutoring Referral” from the drop-down menu. The student will be notified about your referral via email, and a representative from the Academic Success Center will also follow up with them directly.
Writing Assistance empowers students to succeed independently as writers. Students who meet with writing tutors over time can expect to develop complex skill sets that they can take with them throughout their academic careers and beyond.