Writing Tutorials
Resources for Required Tutorials
Includes instructions for students on scheduling tutorials with the Writing Center tutors, a tutorial guideline template, a handout with tutorial topic ideas, and planning/reflection activities.
If you would like to require or incentivize students to complete writing tutorials, please use the Writing & Speaking Center's Required Tutorial Request Form for Instructors.
Research Consultations
Students can schedule research consultations/appointments with a librarian at any time, or stop by the SMCM Library Reference Desk for research assistance or help using library resources.
The Reference Desk is staffed by a reference librarian
Monday-Thursday
10am - Noon & 1pm - 5pm.
It's helpful for students to meet with a librarian when they
- can't find relevant information on a particular topic.
- need assistance brainstorming search words and search strategies.
- feel like they've hit a research "dead-end."
- want to explore a topic.
- want to brainstorm possible research questions.
- feel like the information they are seeing "should" exist, but they can't seem to find it.
- are having a tough time navigating library online resources or the physical book stacks.
Consider using the Research Consultation Pre- and Post- Reflection assignment to help your students get the most out of their appointment.
