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Mechanics of Writing + Tutorial Opportunities



Students will actively engage in writing two short essays at scheduled dates throughout the semester.  

**Prior to handing in your research papers, all students need to vet their work through this handy grammar/spelling app. 

Grammarly.com Download the app now onto your desktop. It is a free app.


I strongly recommend you make use of this app in all of your college papers. It's informative, user-friendly.  It will assist you in your knowledge and use of the mechanics of writing!

Assistance from the Cazenovia College website...

The Center for Teaching and Learning is a unique facility staffed with both professional educators and students (peer tutors) who provide service to all students who need extra help in their college work. 

It is not unusual for students to need assistance in maximizing their educational growth in a variety of areas during their four years at the college. There, is intact, a tutor especially helpful for Art History students.  Her name is Erin Grabosky.

The Center for Teaching & Learning assists students in these efforts.  Make an appointment well in advance (1.5 weeks) at the Center to assist you in the writing process.  

I am also happy to see drafts at a minimum of 1.5 weeks in advance of due date. Please inform me that I will be expecting your draft prior to submission.

The Center should be used throughout your career at the college to help you in the refinement and organization of your writing examples. 315.655.7296
           
Cazenovia College students are expected to succeed in a challenging intellectual environment. 

It is not unusual for a student to need help in gaining and maintaining an adequate level of academic excellence. 

Recognizing this, the Center for Teaching and Learning at Cazenovia College is designed to provide students with opportunities to maximize their academic potential.

To achieve this goal, the Center for Teaching and Learning offers several alternatives to assist in learning such as one-on-one or small-group tutoring; assistance in developing strategic learning skills; and techniques designed to improve writing, reading and mathematics proficiency.

The accessible location on the campus (next door to the library) and the Center’s convenient hours are designed to meet the needs of students.  

Students may meet with a Professional Tutor for in-depth help with specific courses, or they may see a Peer Tutor. The professional staff of the Center for Teaching and Learning offers study skills assistance, workshops on a variety of subjects, and academic counseling.

Location: 41 Lincklaen Street
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Dr. Jesse Lott, Director, 315-655-7161

Please complete the following and attach to your paper prior to submitting for grading.

I, ________________________________________ have met with


________________________________________ (print), a Professional Tutor at the Center for Teaching and Learning 

on the date of : _________________________________.


Professional Tutor’s signature _________________________________________________
Date : 

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