RasGuides: CBE Student Guide: Tutoring and Writing Assistance

Tutoring Options

Tutor Match
Successful students work with peer tutors for help with understanding course concepts, grading rubrics, writing, APA, time management and more! Schedule an appointment to meet with a Rasmussen student tutor in Tutor Match.

TUTOR MATCH? Who, What, Why, Where, When?

Brainfuse Live Help
Live Help tutoring by Brainfuse is available on demand during scheduled hours in a variety of topic areas. This service offers on demand help related to concepts addressed at the undergraduate level.

What is the difference between Live Help and Tutor Match?

Writing Lab
Get feedback online from a Brainfuse writing professional in 24-48 hours. When you submit your work, include notes for your reviewer to narrow the focus on the aspects of your written work that you are looking to improve.

MEET
Connect with your peers outside of class using a virtual study room. MEET is located under Collaboration Tools on the tutoring platform main page.

Brainfuse MEET

What is a MEET session and how do I use it?

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Successful in your CBE courses? We hire talented students for Work Study jobs.

Online Work Study Peer Tutor Qualifications:

Must be in Satisfactory Academic Standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Completion of at least one academic term of for-credit courses at Rasmussen prior to the start of employment
Have a grade of a "B" or better in the subject content being tutored; or, have documented equivalent experience
Must be eligible for employment in the U.S.
Meet all Human Capital obligations for employment, including passing a background check and providing proof of identity
Must be eligible for Financial Aid under the Work Study Program as determined by a Work Study Specialist
Other qualifications apply in addition to those listed here

Tutor Job Description

Apply on the Work Study Program Guide:

You will be contacted directly by your programmatic Learning Services Coordinator (LSC) if you are selected for an interview.

Work Study Program Guide
Visit our guide for complete information about the federal Work Study program, qualifications to apply, current job openings at Rasmussen, and online application forms.

Faculty Recommendation Form

Writing Assistance

APA Guide
APA information including examples, videos, and handouts covering APA formatting, references, and in-text citations

Homepage of Rasmussen's APA 7th Edition Guide

NoodleTools Guide
Information on how to use this online citation management software that assists with the creation of in-text citations, reference pages, and annotated bibliographies.

Visit the NoodleTools Guide (above) or watch the video below for step by step instructions for creating a NoodleTools account. The process is the same for both students and faculty.

NoodleTools Login

Writing Guide
Your complete reference for college level writing. Start with the basics, and explore supporting content to help you refine your writing across a variety of forms of composition.

Grammarly
Immediate feedback on grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Use this application to help you check for errors in your coursework, and take this habit into the field to help you proofread your professional work.
Setting Up a Grammarly Account
Click here to learn how to create a Grammarly account.

What:

Grammarly is a software that is available to Rasmussen students at no additional cost.
Grammarly checks for grammar, mechanics, spelling, word usage, and even plagiarism.
Grammarly is NOT a replacement for working with your instructor, a writing tutor, or the Brainfuse Writing Lab.
There is no limit on the number of papers you can submit to Grammarly. Submit away!

Why:

It is a tool that will help you present your best work to your instructor.
When you turn in a paper that has already been reviewed by Grammarly, your instructor is then free to really focus on the content, what you have learned, without being distracted by writing errors.
Grammarly will help you build your confidence as you work towards becoming a better writer.

When:

24 hours a day / 7 days a week. Grammarly will provide almost instant feedback anytime because it is an automated (computerized) service.

Learning Express Library
Access tutorial content on a wide array of topics, including business writing and common business software applications. To create an account, select RASMUSSEN COLLEGE LIBRARY - LAKE ELMO as your institution. Use your student email address and password to log in. (No Student ID # or a Course Section # is necessary.)

Locate Writing Support in Learning Express Library

Log into Learning Express. If this is your first time using Learning Express, you will need to create an account.
After logging in, you can access the tutorials in one of two ways:
- In the search box in the middle of the screen, search for "business writing", and press the magnifying glass.
- There are writing modules in the Career Preparation, College Students, and Adult Core Skills areas.
  - In the Career Preparation area, click on Build Workplace Skills, then select Business Writing and choose from the available lessons/tutorials.

In the Adult Core Skills area, click on Improve Your Writing, Speaking, and Grammar to access tutorials on writing and grammar.
In the College Students area, click on Grammar and Writing Skills Review. Navigate through a number of helpful modules and tutorials on grammar and writing.