Writing Assistance Program
Mary
Ellen Kelly, WrAP Coordinator, x. 1335, kelly@gcc.mass.edu
The WrAP Program offers a variety of services to help students succeed in all courses that require writing and language learning. Peer tutoring is offered for writing papers, word processing, notetaking, exam preparation, and content review for all humanities and behavioral sciences courses. The WrAP Coordinator is available to meet with individual students to discuss special tutoring accommodations, writing anxiety, general writing assistance for course work, and transfer application essays.
Links to online resources
- GCC English department
- GCC Library
- Purdue University Online Writing Lab
- Modern Language Association
- MLA Documentation Guide
- APA Documentation Guide
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who are the writing and language tutors?
The writing tutors are students who have successfully completed at least the
first two required English courses. The language tutors are native speakers
in the language they tutor or students who have completed the upper intermediate
levels of French or Spanish. All tutors have received faculty recommendations.
What is a writing or language tutoring session like?
Writing tutors help students with all parts of a writing assignment—brainstorming
ideas, preparing a plan, using library resources and word processors, researching
on line, writing drafts, and reviewing the final paper. In addition to providing
writing assistance, these tutors help students with study skills such as note
taking and preparing for essay examinations. Language tutors help with pronunciation,
grammar, vocabulary and conversation skills.
How do I make an appointment with a writing tutor?
You may make an appointment with a tutor by stopping in at the Learning Center
(4th floor north) or phoning
Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What if I want to meet with a tutor today?
We recommend that you plan ahead and make an appointment for tutoring. If you
need help right away, however, feel free to stop by the Learning Center to
see if a tutor is available.
What if English is not my native language?
College-enrolled ESOL students are encouraged to come to the Learning Center
for help with writing.
What materials are available?
Tutors may offer students several handouts and brochures about writing, study
skills, test preparation, and time management.
How much does tutoring cost?
All tutoring is free!
What should I bring to the tutoring sessions?
Students should bring their texts, handbook, assignment instructions, course
syllabus and other materials related to the current assignment, as well as
any drafts they have written.
How do I make special tutoring arrangements?
If you would like to plan for a permanent weekly tutoring appointment, or any
other special tutoring arrangements, see the WraP Coordinator, Mary
Ellen Kelly, kelly@gcc.mass.edu.