Huron Writing and Learning Services Tutor Orientation Fall 2024

What word do you think of when you hear "writing and learning services"?

What word do you think of when you hear the word "tutor"?

In which of the following ways do we currently help students? (select multiple)

• Brainstorming / mind-mapping

• Copy-editing

• Providing answers to homework questions (math, business, etc.)

• Estimating grades

• Building study skills

Organize the following concerns into Higher Order Concerns (HOC) and Lower Order Concerns (LOC)

Groups:

(a) HOC

,

(b) LOC

• Word choice

• Thesis

• Purpose

• Organization

• Audience

• Spelling

• Punctuation

• Sentence structure

• Citation

• Focus

What are some HOCs for math, economics, and business students? (separate multiple answers with commas)

Which of the following are good practices for providing feedback?

• Sandwich method (balancing praise and critique)

• Saying "this is wrong"

• Asking clarification questions

• Blaming the professor for poor assignment/question design

Which of the following should be included in an email response to a student? (select multiple)

• Professional greeting

• Invitation to use our services again

• Suggestion of next steps

• Overall feedback

• A descriptive subject including the date