Sample Tutoring Sessions

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2 Dec 201506:48
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TLDRJacqueline attends a tutoring session at the Writing Center with Danny. They discuss her paper on whether technology is beneficial for students, focusing on grammar, thesis statements, and topic sentences. Danny explains concepts like subject-verb agreement and the use of FANBOYS for sentence structure. They also touch on content specificity and in-text citations following the MLA style guide. The session ends with advice to review the discussed concepts and to make another appointment if needed.

Takeaways
  • 📅 Jacqueline has a 2:00 appointment at the Writing Center.
  • 👋 Initial greetings and introductions set the scene for the tutoring session.
  • 💻 Only hard copies of papers are allowed for review, not laptops.
  • 🏫 Danny guides Jacqueline to the tutoring lab for their session.
  • 🤝 Danny introduces himself and establishes a rapport with Jacqueline.
  • 📝 The goal of the Writing Center is to facilitate independent improvement in writing skills.
  • 📧 Follow-up emails for professors can be provided upon request.
  • 📈 Jacqueline's assignment topic is 'Is technology good for students?'
  • ✍️ Grammar, including subject-verb agreement and avoiding comma splices, is a focus area.
  • 🎯 Thesis statements should be arguable and persuasive; Jacqueline's is refined for specificity.
  • 📊 Topic sentences and supporting points are discussed to strengthen the paper's structure.
  • 📚 MLA formatting, specifically in-text citations, is a part of the session but runs out of time.
Q & A

  • What is the purpose of the Writing Center?

    -The purpose of the Writing Center is to engage students in a conversation about their writing, equipping them with the tools to make edits independently in the future.

  • What type of document did Jacqueline bring for review?

    -Jacqueline brought a printout of her paper and her laptop, but the session focused on working with the hard copy of the paper.

  • What was the main topic of Jacqueline's assignment?

    -The main topic of Jacqueline's assignment was whether technology, specifically the internet, is good for students.

  • What grammatical concept did Danny introduce to Jacqueline during their session?

    -Danny introduced the concept of subject-verb agreement to Jacqueline during their session.

  • How did Danny address the issue of the repeated word 'invented' and 'created' in the opening sentence?

    -Danny suggested that Jacqueline choose one of the words, as they essentially mean the same thing, and 'invented' was the word selected.

  • What is a comma splice and how did Danny help Jacqueline identify and correct it?

    -A comma splice is a punctuation error that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined by a comma. Danny helped Jacqueline identify and correct it by suggesting the use of a FANBOY conjunction.

  • What advice did Danny give about making the thesis statement more specific?

    -Danny advised adding the supporting points that Jacqueline mentioned, such as students being able to look up information and connect with peers, to make the thesis statement more specific and persuasive.

  • Which citation style were they working with for formatting?

    -They were working with the MLA citation style for formatting.

  • What did Danny suggest Jacqueline do after their session?

    -Danny suggested that Jacqueline review the concepts they discussed, apply them to the rest of her paper, print a fresh draft, and bring it for further assistance if needed.

  • What was the role of Pat in the session?

    -Pat's role was to collect Jacqueline's evaluation form at the end of the session to assess the quality of the tutoring provided by Danny.

  • What was the main challenge Jacqueline faced with her paper?

    -Jacqueline's main challenge was with grammar in general, and she sought help to improve her understanding and application of grammatical rules in her writing.

Outlines
00:00
📝 Welcome and Introduction at the Writing Center

Jacqueline arrives at the Writing Center for her 2:00 appointment and introduces herself to Danny, the tutor. They discuss the purpose of the Writing Center, which is to engage students in a conversation about their writing to help them develop their own editing skills. Jacqueline is informed about the follow-up email option for professors but decides it's not necessary. They move on to discuss her assignment on whether technology is beneficial for students and her desire to work on grammar.

05:00
🖋️ Grammar and Thesis Development

Danny and Jacqueline focus on improving the grammar in her paper. They discuss the use of 'invented' versus 'created' and the importance of subject-verb agreement. They also address the concept of a comma splice and independent clauses, using FANBOYS to correct the sentence structure. Jacqueline's thesis statement is refined to be more specific, incorporating the points she uses to support her claim about the internet's benefits for students.

📚 Topic Sentences and MLA Formatting

The session continues with a discussion on topic sentences and formatting according to the MLA style guide. Jacqueline seeks help with in-text citations, but due to time constraints, they decide to focus on reviewing the concepts learned during the session. Danny advises Jacqueline to apply the discussed concepts to the rest of her paper and to print a fresh draft for further review. Before leaving, Jacqueline is reminded to fill out an evaluation form.

Mindmap
Keywords
💡appointment
An appointment refers to a scheduled meeting or session, as seen in the script where Jacqueline arrives for her 2:00 appointment at the Writing Center. This keyword is central to the video's theme as it sets the context for the educational interaction that follows.
💡Writing Center
A Writing Center is a service that provides support for writers, typically at a school or university. In the video, the Writing Center is the location where the interaction between Jacqueline and Danny takes place, and it serves as the backdrop for the educational content.
💡grammar
Grammar refers to the set of rules that dictate the structure of language, including the use of words, phrases, and sentences. In the video, grammar is a key focus of the tutoring session, with Danny helping Jacqueline identify and correct grammatical errors.
💡thesis statement
A thesis statement is a sentence that expresses the main idea or argument of a written work. In the context of the video, the thesis statement is a crucial element of Jacqueline's assignment, which Danny helps her refine to make it more specific and persuasive.
💡topic sentences
Topic sentences are the opening sentences of a paragraph that present the main idea or topic of that paragraph. In the video, topic sentences are part of the writing skills that Danny and Jacqueline work on, as they are essential for organizing and structuring an essay.
💡MLA
MLA stands for the Modern Language Association, which is an organization that produces a style guide widely used for academic writing, particularly in the humanities. In the video, MLA is relevant as Jacqueline is working on her paper and needs help with in-text citations following the MLA style.
💡in-text citations
In-text citations are references to sources made within the body of a written work, typically using a parenthetical citation. They are an essential part of academic writing to give credit to the original authors and to support the writer's arguments with evidence. In the video, in-text citations are one of the writing skills that Jacqueline seeks help with.
💡FANBOYS
FANBOYS is an acronym used to remember the coordinating conjunctions for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so. These words are used to connect independent clauses in a sentence without using a semicolon. In the video, FANBOYS is introduced as a tool to help Jacqueline correct a comma splice and improve the flow of her writing.
💡subject-verb agreement
Subject-verb agreement is a grammatical rule that states the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number, meaning singular subjects require singular verbs, and plural subjects require plural verbs. In the video, subject-verb agreement is a concept that Danny explains to Jacqueline to help her correct grammatical errors.
💡comma splice
A comma splice is a type of punctuation error that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined by a comma instead of a period, semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction. In the video, Danny identifies a comma splice in Jacqueline's writing and provides guidance on how to correct it.
💡evaluation form
An evaluation form is a document used to assess and provide feedback on a service or experience. In the video, the evaluation form is mentioned as a way for Jacqueline to provide feedback on her tutoring session with Danny at the Writing Center.
Highlights

Jacqueline arrives for her 2:00 appointment at the Writing Center.

Jacqueline brings both a printout and her laptop, but is informed that only hard copies can be used for the session.

Danny introduces himself and guides Jacqueline to the tutoring lab.

The goal of the Writing Center is to engage students in a conversation to equip them with self-editing skills.

Jacqueline declines the offer of a follow-up email for her professor, as it is not required.

Jacqueline's assignment topic is 'Is technology good for students?'

Jacqueline wants to work on grammar, without any specific concept in mind.

Danny suggests reading the paper aloud to pick up errors more easily.

Danny and Jacqueline discuss the redundancy in the phrase 'invented and created'.

Subject-verb agreement is introduced and corrected in the sentence 'It cause' to 'It causes'.

The concept of comma splices and independent clauses is explained to Jacqueline.

The FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) are introduced as connectors for independent clauses.

Jacqueline's thesis statement is made more specific by incorporating supporting points.

The importance of arguable thesis statements for persuasion is discussed.

Danny and Jacqueline review the concepts discussed, including grammar and thesis statements.

Jacqueline is advised to apply the discussed concepts to her paper and print a fresh draft.

Instructions for Jacqueline to fill out an evaluation form with Pat on her way out are given.

Transcripts

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