WHAT TO EXPECT & HOW TO PREPARE

FOR ALL SESSIONS
  • Come prepared based on the support you need. Bring the prompt/assignment information, notes, readings, drafts, feedback, and/or specific questions. Remember, it's okay if you are coming to the Writing Center because you need to start! 
  • We recommend you only cancel your appointment if absolutely necessary, AND reschedule as soon as you're able. Remember, if you made an appointment and you thought you would have more "done," it's okay to bring whatever you have! 

IN-PERSON

What to Expect
  • Spend 1 hour with a tutor in Fr. Ben Kuhn House.
How to Prepare
  • Set some tentative goals/directions for the session. Beginning with an idea of where you’re going can help us work together more effectively!
  • Upload assignment specifications, draft, and other helpful instructions at least 24 hours before appointment time.
  • Show up ready to collaborate with your tutor. We can help guide and direct you, even if you aren’t sure what kind of support you need!
  • Email writingcenter@siena.edu if you have any questions or concerns.

ZOOM

What to Expect
  • Spend 1 hour with a tutor on Zoom.
How to Prepare
  • Set some tentative goals/directions for the session. Beginning with an idea of where you’re going can help us work together more effectively!
  • Upload assignment specifications, draft, and any other helpful instructions at least 24 hours before appointment time.
    • If you are at the brainstorming stage, share a blank Google doc with your tutor, with the tutor named as a commenter, and copy/paste the assignment/prompt directions into the doc.
    • Uploading assignments will ensure your tutor has access to any assignment information or drafts before your scheduled time.
  • Plan to sign in to Zoom at least 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment time to ensure you can connect to sound and video.
  • Show up ready to collaborate with your tutor. We can help guide and direct you, even if you aren’t sure what kind of support you need!
  • Email writingcenter@siena.edu if you have any questions or concerns.