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.
https://portal.rasmussen.edu/ BF link to portal
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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 the 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. If you have specific questions about all things APA or research related, you can use the Ask a Librarian chat service.
Emailing is often the most used communication tool in an organization and is now more popular that the telephone for business communication. It's important to be able to write effective emails.
Professional email tips:
For more email etiquette, click here.
Be sure to take a look at the Communication Guide for additional helpful resources.
Here is an example of a properly constructed email:
Chat (also known as instant messaging)
When you are chatting, you are writing short messages and sending them to someone else in real time. An email, in comparison, contains full sentences, is in paragraph form, and is not in real time. Chat messages are short and conversational (e.g. Emma writes something in the chat box and then Raphael responds).
Your organization may employ a chat feature when using webinar platforms. During an online meeting, participants can type short comments, thoughts, questions, etc. into the chat box and others can respond and add to the conversation.
Tips for chat:
For more chat guidelines, click here.
Web camera communication
You may find yourself part of a conference or meeting in a webinar setting. You may be able to communicate through voice audio, a chat box, and your image may be captured on a webcam. If this is the case, be aware that people can see what you are doing the entire time. They can also see your facial expressions and gestures. Maintain your professionalism throughout.
For web conferencing etiquette tips, click here.
Phone conferencing
Having a meeting over the phone sounds simple but there may be some challenges.
Phone conferencing guidelines:
For more tips, click here.
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The Writing Lab 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