TC3 - Library: Writing and Research Center

Instructional Services for Faculty

We are very excited to work with you. Here is a menu of the different ways we can assist your classes:

Orientation
Topic Development
Asking Meaningful Research Questions
Tools for Research
Evaluating Sources
Integrating Sources
How to Cite
The Tutor Connection
Grammar Matters
Style in Writing
Revision
How to Read a Book

Orientation

This activity will help students get comfortable with the space and staff of the Baker Commons. Getting acquainted with us will be useful for students in all their classes so we suggest a visit early in the semester.

Request an appointment.

Topic Development

From general areas that spark their interest to more focused starting ideas, we will help your students develop topics suitable for their papers.

Request an appointment.

Asking Meaningful Research Questions

To deepen the research process, we will guide your students in asking probing questions that will allow them to investigate and fully grasp their chosen issue.

Request an appointment.

Tools for Research

Books, magazines, journals, databases…these are some of the resources students can use for their research projects. We will discuss and demonstrate several techniques for finding the information students need.

Request an appointment.

Evaluating Sources

"Is this article good for my paper?"

"How can I tell if this author is reliable?"

"Does this article support my ideas?"

With the goal of getting students to think critically about what they read, we will help students answer these and other similar questions.

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Integrating Sources

After students have found and gathered their sources, they have to fit the information into their papers. To make this step feel less like a puzzle, we will share ideas and techniques on how to integrate and synthesize research materials.

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How to Cite

For some students, learning how to cite properly is like learning a new language. We can clarify and demystify this task for them by explaining the basic principles and reasons behind citation.

Request an appointment.

The Tutor Connection

Student Assistants/Tutors in English 099

Reaching out to students in English 099, we can provide your classroom with a tutor or student assistant to assist your students directly and aid you in moderating peer-review sessions, small group discussions, or any similar activity. As much as possible, please contact us early in the semester to ensure the availability of tutors.

Request an appointment.

Grammar Matters

To reinforce the use of proper grammar, we can tailor a session that will deal with the issues your students face. Our goal is to help students recognize and fix their own grammatical mistakes.

Request an appointment.

Style in Writing

Working with you and using some of the texts you've assigned, we will visit your class to help your students make the vital connection between the style of their writing and the meanings they want to communicate. We will discuss the conceptual and emotional effects of sentence patterns and rhetorical devices.

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Revision

With their final drafts in hand, we will guide your students in how to revise effectively and substantially. We will focus on thesis development and organization.

Request an appointment.

How to Read a Book

The book is a unique structure containing information. We will help students "unpack" the content of a book by understanding how it is built.

Request an appointment.

Last update: Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Tompkins Cortland Community College



	Ask a Librarian Getting Started Citation Guides Class Guides Internet Resources Library Lessons Subject Guides Evaluating Sources Academic Integrity Copyright	Instructional Services for Faculty We are very excited to work with you. Here is a menu of the different ways we can assist your classes: Orientation Topic Development Asking Meaningful Research Questions Tools for Research Evaluating Sources Integrating Sources How to Cite The Tutor Connection Grammar Matters Style in Writing Revision How to Read a Book Orientation This activity will help students get comfortable with the space and staff of the Baker Commons. Getting acquainted with us will be useful for students in all their classes so we suggest a visit early in the semester. Request an appointment. Topic Development From general areas that spark their interest to more focused starting ideas, we will help your students develop topics suitable for their papers. Request an appointment. Asking Meaningful Research Questions To deepen the research process, we will guide your students in asking probing questions that will allow them to investigate and fully grasp their chosen issue. Request an appointment. Tools for Research Books, magazines, journals, databases…these are some of the resources students can use for their research projects. We will discuss and demonstrate several techniques for finding the information students need. Request an appointment. Evaluating Sources "Is this article good for my paper?" "How can I tell if this author is reliable?" "Does this article support my ideas?" With the goal of getting students to think critically about what they read, we will help students answer these and other similar questions. Request an appointment. Integrating Sources After students have found and gathered their sources, they have to fit the information into their papers. To make this step feel less like a puzzle, we will share ideas and techniques on how to integrate and synthesize research materials. Request an appointment. How to Cite For some students, learning how to cite properly is like learning a new language. We can clarify and demystify this task for them by explaining the basic principles and reasons behind citation. Request an appointment. The Tutor Connection *Student Assistants/Tutors in English 099* Reaching out to students in English 099, we can provide your classroom with a tutor or student assistant to assist your students directly and aid you in moderating peer-review sessions, small group discussions, or any similar activity. As much as possible, please contact us early in the semester to ensure the availability of tutors. Request an appointment. Grammar Matters To reinforce the use of proper grammar, we can tailor a session that will deal with the issues your students face. Our goal is to help students recognize and fix their own grammatical mistakes. Request an appointment. Style in Writing Working with you and using some of the texts you've assigned, we will visit your class to help your students make the vital connection between the style of their writing and the meanings they want to communicate. We will discuss the conceptual and emotional effects of sentence patterns and rhetorical devices. Request an appointment. Revision With their final drafts in hand, we will guide your students in how to revise effectively and substantially. We will focus on thesis development and organization. Request an appointment. How to Read a Book The book is a unique structure containing information. We will help students "unpack" the content of a book by understanding how it is built. Request an appointment. Last update: Wednesday, January 25, 2012
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