Pupil Assets within the Studying Commons
Ah, sure. That point of yr is approaching… each essentially the most anticipated and apprehensive: the tip of the semester. Closing in on the final assignments and making ready for finals, it is very important observe the assets accessible to Parkland college students. For those who’re not already conscious, Parkland Faculty maintains a Studying Commons within the coronary heart of campus, located on the second flooring of the X-Wing.
The Studying Commons is a conglomeration of quiet research areas together with non-public rooms, cubicles, and comfy seating, in addition to accessible know-how, and a library. The Studying Commons additionally offers college students with entry to tutoring and extra instructional help.
Writing Lab
Positioned in direction of the again of the Studying Commons is the Writing Lab. The Writing Lab consists of English composition school that gives college students with an array of writing-related help resembling understanding and formatting assignments, studying proofreading abilities, organizing content material, brainstorming for concepts, documenting analysis, and extra!
Analysis papers, common essays, resumes, purposes, and different initiatives are merely just a few examples of the content material dropped at the Writing Lab school. For those who’re not sure whether or not the workers may also help you, all it’s worthwhile to do is ask!
“We actually wish to take away the notion that solely “dangerous” or “needy” writers come to the Writing Lab. The reality is that DEDICATED writers who care about their writing come to us, and we’re thrilled to assist them,” Angela Gulick, Writing Lab Coordinator said. Writers who make the most of the Writing Lab vary from developmental to college-level; no matter talent, all are invited and welcome to obtain assist.
“Our objective is to have conversations with writers, to deal with questions and problems with concern to those that come to us, and to assist writers develop confidence and independence in their very own writing”
Angela Gulick
For extra data on in-person and on-line hours, handouts, and even free faculty provides go to https://library.parkland.edu/writinglab!
Peer Tutoring
In search of assist outdoors of the scope of English assignments? No downside. Simply to the left of the Studying Commons entrance is an space designated for walk-in peer tutoring specializing within the topics of accounting, biology, chemistry, pc data methods, pc science, economics, English as a Second Language (ESL), arithmetic, physics, and Spanish. “The peer tutoring program is designed to assist college students perceive course materials, full assignments, and put together for checks,” Peer tutoring supervisor, Omar Adwai expressed.
Peer tutors are college students who’ve excelled of their lessons and acquired tutor coaching. Meet two of Parkland’s peer tutors!
Zheng Yi Lai
12 months: Sophomore
Main: Pc Science
Topics of Experience: Calculus, Pc Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Economics
What’s your favourite half about tutoring?
The satisfaction after a scholar can perceive your explanations and apply them of their programs. Not solely that, they may share their happiness after they obtain higher ends in the examination. Final however not least, the enjoyment of serving to folks.
Shaughn McGuire
12 months: Freshman
Main: Structure
Topics of Experience: Math, Economics, Sociology, English as a Second Language
What does scholar peer tutoring present the scholars of Parkland?
I believe that moreover being a spot the place college students can get assist with their homework and particular issues, additionally it is a spot the place folks can construct confidence. It’s a spot with out judgment or being overwhelmed.
Go to https://library.parkland.edu/c.php?g=1199623 for extra particulars and peer tutoring scheduling!
