Tutoring Resources
Wish you had the inside scoop on what to expect? Want tips on how to earn maximum points? Not sure what you need? Want to polish up your learning skills? Want to work smarter, not harder?
You've come to the right place! Check out these tabs to find what'll work best for you.
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Tutor Match
Make an appointment to meet with a tutor who has been successful in the course or in terms of the learning skill (time management, etc.)
Follow the these user-friendly instructions.
Live Tutoring
No appointment necessary to meet with these tutors.
Check the schedule and follow instructions and meet with a tutor for immediate help. Follow these user-friendly instructions.
NOTE: Full paper review should be done using the Writing Lab.
Writing Lab
Submit a paper for review.
The Brainfuse Writing Lab staff will send it back to you within 24 hours.
Find it by clicking the Brainfuse Message Center tab and make changes before submission to your instructor.
Click here for more information.
Study Pairs/Groups
Click on Collaborate and Meet to set up a meeting with classmates in a virtual classroom.
They're available for 24/7 for your use. Follow the these user-friendly instructions.
Skill Surfer
A learning library where you can build your academic skills using self-paced tests, videos and more.
Follow the these user-friendly instructions.
The APA Guide is a great place to start! It has everything.
Business Letter
Business letters are often used the communicate with an group outside of an organization such as clients, customers, or other companies.
Business letters include:
For advice on writing a professional letter, you can find several examples in our ebook collection. Once in an eBook database, in the search box, try typing in "professional letter" or "business letter."
You may also find it helpful to work with a tutor in Tutor Match. For the topic, select Writing/Research and for the subject, select Writing Assistance.
Our Hiration software also provides business letter templates.
*Don't forget - If you are using research in your letter, you need to use APA to cite your resources. Visit the APA Guide for help.
Memo
A memo (or memorandum) is a short communication typically used within an organization. Memos are often used as a tool to share new information.
APA does not provide guidance on formatting and writing memos, so font, font size, spacing and so forth are up to you or your instructor.
In terms of content, Cengage Learning's Online Study Center offers the following information on writing a memo:
Take a look at this example:
If you are new to writing memos, use Microsoft Word's memo template (see below). You can also try creating a memo from scratch.
For additional memo resources, click here and explore the links at the bottom.
You may also find it helpful to work with a tutor in Tutor Match. For the topic, select Writing/Research and for the subject, select Writing Assistance.
*Don't forget - If you are using research in your memo, you need to use APA to cite your resources. Visit the APA Guide for help.
Business Plan
A business plan can be described as "an essential roadmap for business success. This living document generally projects 3-5 years ahead and outlines the route a company intends to take to grow revenues." This description came from the U.S. Small Business Administration website where you can also find a variety of business plan examples.
Watch this short video to get you started with writing a business plan.
For additional business plan resources and examples, click here.
You may also find it helpful to work with a tutor in Tutor Match. For the topic, select Writing/Research and for the subject, select Writing Assistance.
*Don't forget - If you are using research in your business plan, you need to use APA to cite your resources. Visit the APA Guide for help.
The General Writing Rubric
Use this rubric as a first step to self-assess your assignment. After determining which column you think best describes your work, use the resources to the right to improve your work. Refer back to it each time you feel you are near completion of the assignment to help you stay on track. This is also the same rubric that the Writing Lab staff will use to provide feedback and resources suggestions.
Video: How to use the Rubric
Submit to the Writing Lab (in Brainfuse)
Writing is a process. It helps to have feedback from others as you go through that process. You can submit your work for review to the Writing Lab. Just make sure you have time before your submission deadline (it takes 24-48 hours). Here's the process:
After using the rubric to self-assess where you're at in terms of your assignment and you've made changes using the resources provided, you can opt to submit your assignment to the Writing Lab in Brainfuse for feedback and suggestions. Once you're logged into Brainfuse, click on the Writing Lab. How to use the Writing Lab.
Using the Writing Lab