Frequently Asked Questions at The Writing Center
How can I get help with my grammar?
A Writing Tutor/Specialist shows students how to strengthen the body of the paper through revision, re-arrangement or omission, also known as structural editing.
The Writing Tutor/Specialist does not edit for grammar, spelling or punctuation. If the Tutor/Specialist notices that a type of grammatical error repeats itself (for example, fragments, run-ons or pronoun agreement errors). The Tutor/Specialist will point these out and direct you to the appropriate sections in the Penguin Handbook.
What if there is not a tutor for my class or I can’t make it onto campus for individual tutoring sessions?
Don’t worry...we have Online Tutoring help called SMARTHINKING!
How do I use Online Tutoring and is it hard to use?
It is easy to use, simply follow these instructions:
- Log into your Blackboard Account using your JCC username and password
- Click on the “Online Tutoring” Tab on the top of the page.
What does Online Tutoring do?
You can schedule a live tutoring session and submit questions and writing samples as attachments or use the helpful resource links.
Are there options other than Tutoring for help?
YES!!...JCC has many academic resources such as:
- Academic Skills Center
- The Writing Studio
- Library
- Student Support Services
Who can I contact for information on Tutoring or using Online Tutoring?
Christa Strube, Tutoring Center Lead Coordinator
twc@mail.johnstoncc.edu
(919)209-2208
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