35 Getting Help: Other Tutors
Christina Page
Are there other tutors I can use?
Yes, you certainly can, as long as tutoring is done in an ethical way and following TCC’s Academic Integrity principles outlined in SH.02.A. Unfortunately, some companies that advertise tutoring services encourage practices that are considered plagiarism or cheating. There also have been reports that some of these companies blackmail students who use their services. So please be a discerning user of tutoring services.
How do you know that you have found the right kind of tutor?
Essentially, a good tutor is a guide who will support you in doing your work on your own and thus help you learn and improve your skills.
| A good tutor will: | A good tutor will NOT: |
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Help you understand the assignment |
Find resources for your assignment |
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Ask questions to help you clarify ideas for your assignment |
Provide ideas for your assignment |
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Model effective ways of organizing ideas |
Write or rewrite a section of your assignment for you |
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Help you to identify patterns of error in your thinking or writing |
Proofread or edit your work for you |
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Help you learn the steps of solving a problem or answering a question |
Do a homework question for you or work directly with you on a question you will submit for marks
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| Help you locate resources to support your learning | Provide copies of exams or other materials that your instructor does not allow you to use
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