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English Writing Tutorial     

The SSWD counselor will refer eligible students for supplemental writing tutorial services as part of the SSWD TRIO Student Support Services Program (SSSP) for students with disabilities. Instruction in English language development addresses the major areas of a student's deficit and may include critical thinking skills, vocabulary development, word decoding, organization of ideas, logical presentation of these ideas, grammar, verb tense and spelling.

The writing instructor will review the referral and provide supplemental instruction or assist a student’s tutor with a better understanding of effective tutoring strategies appropriate to the student's specific disabilities. The writing service is provided as a one-to-one tutorial throughout the semester.

The tutors and the writing instructor will help a student in the following areas:

  • Be a better writer
  • Locate and correct errors  
  • Give feedback on focus, organization, and clarity
  • Help with brainstorming ideas
  • Strategies for preparing for the Writing Proficiency Exam

Other general writing resources on campus available for all students include the Writing Center.

A Workshop on Strategies for Passing the WPE

SSWD also provides workshops for eligible students with disabilities preparing for the Writing Proficiency Exam. Information about signing up for workshops is posted in the SSWD office at the beginning of each semester. Information for the latest scheduled workshop is as follows:

  • What: A WORKSHOP ON STRATEGIES FOR PASSING THE WPE, Presented by SSWD TRIO Writing Skills Instructor Diane DeSmet
  • When: May 16, 2008 from 10:00 to 11:30 am.
  • Where: Lassen Hall 2101
  • Please sign up at SSWD (LSN 1008) for the workshop.
    Students will receive feedback on their practice essay from an English tutor during a scheduled follow-up lab. (Learning Skills 2200-I)
  • LAST DAY for sign-up is May 14, 2008  
  • For more information contact SSWD at (916)278-6955 or sswd@csus.edu.        

To preview workshop contents: WPE Workshop for Students with Disabilities

 

 

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