OrientationWinter 2009

What Is The Purpose of This Class? English 080 is a two

credit reading & writing lab class designed to:Promote the benefits of

tutoringProvide Individualized

instructionStrengthen gaps in your

English skill setPrepare you for future

academic courseworkSupport your personal

educational goalsIntroduce you to the

Loft Writing Center Plus

Eng. 080 Outcomes You will:

Develop a greater appreciation for tutoring

Learn what resources the Loft provides

Improve your writing and grammar skills

Become a more self directed learner

Acquaint yourself with computer based learning

How Do I Get Credit? 4.0 (A) = 20 hours of

study in the Loft10 thirty minute sessions

with a tutor plus 15 hours of self study on the computer

3.0 (B) = 18 hours of study in the Loft8 thirty minute sessions

with a tutor plus 14 hours of self study on the computer

2.0 (C) = 16 hours of study in the Loft6 thirty minute sessions

with a tutor plus 13 hours of self study on the computer

Are There Any Other Requirements? Yes!!! You must also:

Meet with the Loft director at the beginning, middle and end of the quarter

Make sure to document your work and scores on your tutorial record sheet.

Complete a class evaluation at the end of the quarter

Does Eng. 080 Affect My Grade in Eng. 95/96 or Eng. 97/98?

No. Eng. 080 is a separate class for which you earn a separate grade from the one you earn in Eng. 95/96 or 97/98.

Can I Start the Class Anytime During the QuarterNo. Students who wait

until after the middle of the quarter to begin completing their hours in the Loft will not be eligible to earn a 4.0.

We advise students to begin completing their Loft hours at the beginning of the quarter.

Coming in to complete your hours at the end of the quarter is unacceptable.

What Can I Study in Eng. 080? Anything that

supports you in your academic coursework including:ReadingWritingGrammarSpellingPronunciationStudy SkillsCritical ThinkingListeningAnd more!

How Do I Track My Time? You clock in and out of the Time Keeper as

you enter and exit the Loft Warning: Make sure to clock out when you

leave otherwise the Time Keeper will automatically log you off and you will lose credit for those hours

Also, make sure to write down how many hours you have spent in the Loft on your Tutorial Record sheet at the end of every week

How Do I Log Myself In?First, go to the Timekeeper and click “Log

In”Type in your Student IDChoose your class: Eng. 080Choose your resource: “Tutor”, “Computer”

or “Self Study” Click “Go”

Why is it Important to Choose a Resource?This helps us determine how often different

resources are being used in the Loft. This in turn helps us argue for more funding

to pay tutors our purchase new computers etc.

What is Tutoring? Tutoring is the process of working one-on-one

or in a small group with someone possessing expertise in the subject you are studying.

How Do I Use Tutoring?

Bring in an assignment from your classSign up for a tutor at the greeter station at

the entrance to the LoftTell the tutor exactly what kind of assistance

or feedback you need

What Kind of Assignments Can I Bring to the Loft?HomeworkEssaysSeminar papersReportsResearch papersSpecial projectsCreative writing

What If I Don’t Need a Tutor?If you think you do not need a tutor, you

probably misunderstand how to work with one.

Tutoring is not just for students who are struggling. Tutors can also help you notice things you may have overlooked and be a good consultant as you revise an essay or work on other academic assignments.

Plus – You need a minimum of 8 tutor sessions just to pass!!

But Really! I Don’t Need a Tutor! Don’t Worry! Your instructor, Daniel

Tarker, will be more than happy to assign you specific topics to receive tutoring on.

Ideally, we would like you to bring assignments from your class, but if you are unable to meet the minimum requirements for Eng. 080 by receiving tutoring on your lecture class assignments, the Loft director will assess your skill set and assign appropriate subjects for you to work on.

Can I Do Homework as Part of Eng. 080?No. Eng. 080 is separate from your other

classes. You will not get Eng. 080 credit for working on homework from other classes while in the Loft.

You do not get credit for typing essays on Word. This does not count as self-study!!

However, if you need help in an English class, you can work with a Loft tutor, which will count toward your Eng. 080 hours.

What Is Computer Self Study?This is independent study on one of the Loft’s

many computer programs. At the beginning of the quarter, the Loft

director will assign you to work on one or more computer programs throughout the quarter.

These programs will have lessons that supplement what you are learning in your English class.

What Kinds of Programs Do You Have for Computer Self Study?Focus on GrammarBasic Skills InteractiveWriter’s ResourcesSkills BankInspirationWriter’s ReferenceLive Action EnglishAZAR GrammarWriter’s ReferenceAnd much, much more

Documenting Computer WorkYou must document the work you do on the

computer to get credit. Use the Computer Record Sheets at the Eng.

080 Resource Station to document the programs and lessons you work on in the Loft.

You must do this to get credit for computer self study.

What Is The Purpose of the Tutorial Record Sheet?To Track Your Work, Hours, and Progress

Ultimately it is your responsibility to make sure all assignments, scores, and hours are recorded on your assignment sheet.

The assignment sheet will be the heaviest factor in determining your grade.

Document everything you do in the Loft on the assignment record sheet

What Will I Leave This Class With?Hopefully, you’ll leave with:

A stronger skill set in English. An appreciation for Loft servicesThe ability to be a self-directed, independent

learner

ADA StateementIn our commitment to student learning, the

Loft wants to support all students. If you have a disability that will affect your performance in this class please let the Loft director know. Students with disabilities are encouraged to use Disability Services for support in implementing reasonable accommodations for their disabilities. You may make an appointment with Disability Services by calling 527-3697 or stopping by the DS office on the 2nd floor of the College Center.

What is Next?Now that you have finished the orientation

worksheet, please see either a writing consultant or the Loft director to review your answers.