Writing Tutorial Summary

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THE STUDENT AND I...
Assignment
- discussed their assignment sheet
- viewed an example given by the instructor
- identified the parts of the example to create one
- checked for assignment requirements
Outline
- brainstormed ideas for their topic
- created a topic
- created details and supports for their topic
- created counter-argument ideas
Sources
- discussed how to look for articles using Missouri Western’s databases
- created key words to research articles
- looked over their existing articles
- checked for credibility
Reading
- student read the completed paper out loud
- tutor read the completed paper out loud
- student read what was completed of the paper out loud
- tutor read what was completed of the paper out loud
- student read partial paper out loud due to time constraints
- tutor read partial paper out loud due to time constraints
Introduction
- discussed how to create a snappy beginning/attention grabber
- discussed how to incorporate base reading and add supporting details
Paragraphing
- discussed how to transition into a new paragraph
- discussed how to create a topic sentence
- discussed the organization of the paragraph
- discussed how to maintain one main topic in each paragraph
- practiced adding examples to support the topic sentence
Thesis
- discussed thesis ideas
- created a thesis
- expanded existing thesis to better reflect paper more specifically
- discussed thesis placement
- created an outline using thesis statement
Conclusion
- discussed how to summarize the paper
- discussed how to relate/restate their thesis
- discussed how to leave readers with a satisfying concluding statement
Paper Overall
- discussed how to go into further details throughout their paper
- worked on comments and suggestions given by the instructor
- worked on the organization of the paper
Quotation
- discussed how to introduce quotes
- discussed how to cite quotes
- discussed how to explain quotes
- discussed how to format block quotes
Documentation
- discussed in-text citation
- discussed work-cited/reference page
- discussed how to create an annotated bibliography
Speech
- the student gave their speech aloud
- the speech was timed
- we discussed how to lengthen or shorten their time
- we discussed adding examples
- we discussed staying focused on topic
Speech Outline
- the tutor checked the outline for correct format
- the tutor helped revise a speech draft to match correct speech outline format
- we discussed writing the speech outline using complete sentences
- we discussed revising in-text citations and/or the reference list at the end of the outline
- we discussed adding or revising the speeches main points and/or subpoints
Surface Issues: Worked on...
- grammar
- sentence structure
- style/clarity
- sentences boundaries
- punctuation
- commas
- spelling
- avoiding personal words (you, us, we, etc.)
- expanding acronyms for readers’ understanding
- active and passive voice
- compound, complex, and simple sentences
- shortening or lengthening paper
Formatting Paper: Worked on...
- themed font
- font size
- page numbers
- headers
- footers
- margins
- paper orientation
Hand-outs given
- MLA Documentation Style
- APA Documentation Style
- Kate l. Turabian Notes-Bibliography Style
- Don’t Fear Citations: Citing Sources in a Paper
- Developing Your Essay: Thesis Statement Outline
- Summary Guidelines
- Transitional Words and Phrases
- The College Student’s Guide to Writing Five Types of Essays
- Commas
- Commonly Confused Words
- Basic Rules of Punctuation
- Thesis Statement
- Sentence Boundary Errors
- Writing with Clarity: Getting Rid of Excess Baggage
- How to Research: A Guide to Missouri Western’s Resources
- Initiating Your Job Search: The Résumé and the Cover Letter
- Career Development Center: Writing Guide Résumé
- Irregular Verb Chart
- So You're Finished with Your Paper
- Identifying Parts of Speech
- Cover Letter and Resume
Our writing appointments generally run for 30 minutes. This session was short because
- the student was late to the appointment
- the student did not want to stay for the entire time
- Other reason
If Other reason, please explain
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Supervisor: Alyssa Striplin, Writing Coordinator, Hearnes Center, Room 213, (816) 271-4131

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