Frequently Asked Questions at The Writing Center
How can I get help with my grammar?
A Writing Tutor/Specialist will do structural editing by showing the student how to strengthen the body of the paper by revision, re-arrangement or omission.
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 what if I can’t make it to campus for an individual tutor?
Don’t worry...we have Online Tutoring help called SMARTHINKING!
How do I use the Online Tutoring and is it hard to use?
It is easy to use… Log into your Blackboard Account using your JCC username and password, then click on the “Online Tutoring” Tab on the top of the page.
Tutors in the TWC and the TWC Coordinator can help show you how to use Online Tutoring options
What does the Online Tutoring do?
You can schedule a live tutoring session, submit questions and writing samples as an attachment, and it has helpful resource links.
Are there options other than Tutoring for help?
YES!!...JCC has many academic resources such as:
- Academic Skills Center
- Library
- TRIO
- Many Online Resources links on the TWC & Library web pages
Who can I contact for information on Tutoring or using Online Tutoring?
Call or email Christa Strube, Lead Coordinator Tutoring and Writing Center
919-209-2208