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Sls1122 academic support services presentation fall 2018
The document outlines various academic support services available, including tutoring for subjects such as math and writing assistance with essays and research papers. It provides details on supplemental instruction sessions, workshops for test prep, and access to library resources, stating that these services are free of charge. Students can book appointments and access materials through specific websites and must log in for certain services.
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- 2. Where can Iget help with math questions? My teacher said I have to use “reliable” sources for my research paper. How do I find them? I have to write an analysis of a short story. How do I start? How do I put a video in my PowerPoint presentation? Where can I find a streaming video about diabetes?
- 3. The three AcademicSupport Service Areas are: The Academic Support Centers The DSC-UCF Writing Centers DSC Library Services
- 5. Provide patient andhelpful assistance in a positive environment. Answer questions about course concepts. Review and explain assignments. Offer suggestions on how to study course content. Provide assistance with computer software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- 6. Make sure tologin at the front desk computer. Tutors can answer your questions about English, Math, Modern Languages, Business, Science, Technology, and many other subjects. To make sure everyone in the lab can receive help, tutors will provide help in 15 minute increments as often as needed. Tutoring information and schedules for specific kinds of tutoring can be found on the ASC’s website.
- 7. “Helpful Handouts andLinks” on the ASC website. Supplemental Instruction (SI) – free, weekly group study sessions for historically difficult courses. Workshops that provide test prep (GKT for prospective Education majors and TEAS for prospective Nursing majors) and technology “boot camps” (Tech-Up) Test Review Sessions are offered for some courses. Check the test review calendar on the ASC website.
- 8. When you visitan ASC lab, what is the first thing you should do? Login to the computer at the front desk. Where can I find schedules for specific kinds of tutoring? On the ASC website. What is Supplemental Instruction (SI)? Weekly group study sessions for historically difficult courses. How much does it cost to use the Academic Support Centers? It’s a free service!
- 10. Essays and researchpapers Resumes and cover letters Business memos Lab reports Group projects Personal creative writing You can even practice speeches and presentations.
- 11. Brainstorming Outlining Drafting Citing and formatting Editing Note:The Writing Center will not proofread your paper.
- 12. Appointments are 45minutes in length. One-on-one or in groups. Face-to-face or virtual. Call ahead to have a guaranteed appointment. Or drop in and ask if any appointments are available. Schedule up to 3 appointments a week. Cancel if you can’t make it! Check their website for more resources.
- 13. How do youmake an appointment with a Writing Center? You can call or stop by any Writing Center to make an appointment. What type of writing can you get help with? You can get help with any type of writing. Will the writing center proof read my paper for me? No, but while working with a WC tutor they will help you correct mistakes. Besides face-to-face, what other ways can I connect with a writing center tutor? In some cases you may be able to meet virtually with a tutor.
- 16. Find millions offull-text articles from newspapers, magazines, and research journals. Find and read over 170,000 e-books. Watch thousands of streaming videos. Order books to be delivered to your home campus. Renew books online. Use dozens of InfoGuides to get started on your research. Get help via phone, e-mail, or live chat.
- 17. Your Student IDis your Library Card. You can have up to 20 books checked out at one time. Books check out for 2 weeks and can be renewed online via My Account. The overdue fine is 25 cents per book, per day. If your campus does not have a library, ordered books will be sent to your campus ASC for you to pick up.
- 23. Which two campuseshave physical libraries? The Daytona and Deland Campuses The Quick Search box on the library website helps you find what types of resources? Books, E-books, Articles, and Videos You have to login to the Library to use our electronic resources. What is your library login? Your student ID number and the last 4 digits of your SS# What is a good resource to help you get started with research for a particular subject area or topic? InfoGuides
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- #2 Academic Support at Daytona State College
- #3 Where can I get help with my math homework? My teacher said I have to use “reliable” sources for my research paper. How do I find them? I’ve never done an outline for a paper before. How do I start? How do I put a video in my PowerPoint presentation? Where can I find a streaming video about diabetes?
- #4 You can find answers to these questions and many more using the Academic Support Services at DSC. There are three free service areas provided by the college where you can get help. The Academic Support Centers The DSC-UCF Writing Centers DSC Library Services Knowing when and how to use these services will help you: Get better grades Feel less stress Be a more successful student
- #5 The Academic Support Centers Pictures of the centers at Daytona, Building 500, Daytona, Building 210, Deland Campus, Deltona Campus, Flagler Campus, New Smyrna Campus.
- #6 How can the tutors at the ASC help me? The Academic Support Centers provide free, on-demand tutoring services. ASC tutors can: Provide patient and helpful assistance in a positive environment. Answer questions about course concepts. Review and explain assignments. Offer suggestions on how to study course content. Provide assistance with computer software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- #7 To use the Academic Support Center’s tutoring services, just visit any ASC location. Make sure to login at the front desk computer. Tutors can answer your questions about English, Math, Modern Languages, Business, Science, Technology, and many other subjects. To make sure everyone in the lab can receive help, tutors will provide help in 15 minute increments as often as needed. Tutoring information and schedules for specific kinds of tutoring can be found on their website.
- #8 Other ASC resources and services include: “Helpful Handouts and Links” on the ASC website. Supplemental Instruction (SI) – free, weekly group study sessions for historically difficult courses. Gear-Up Workshops that provide a pre-semester head-start for many subjects such as Math (Math-Up), English (Word-Up) and technology such as Microsoft Office (Tech-Up).
- #9 Memory Check for Academic Support Centers When you visit an ASC lab, what is the first thing you should do? Login to the computer at the front desk. Where can I find schedules for specific kinds of tutoring? On the ASC website. What is Supplemental Instruction (SI)? Weekly group study sessions for historically difficult courses. How much does it cost to use the Academic Support Centers? It’s a free service!
- #10 There are DSC-UCF Writing Centers on every campus. Picture of Daytona writing center.
- #11 The DSC-UCF Writing Center tutors can help you with any type of writing. Essays and research papers Resumes and cover letters Business memos Lab reports Group projects Personal creative writing You can even practice speeches and presentations.
- #12 And any stage of the writing process… Brainstorming Outlining Drafting Citing and formatting Editing and formatting Note: The Writing Center will not proofread your paper.
- #13 The best way to utilize the DSC-UCF Writing Centers is to make an Appointment. Appointments are 45 minutes in length. One-on-one or in groups. Face-to-face or virtual. Call ahead to have a guaranteed appointment. Or drop in and ask if any appointments are available. Schedule up to 3 appointments a week. Cancel if you can’t make it! Check their website for more resources.
- #14 Memory Check for DSC-UCF Writing Centers How do you make an appointment with a Writing Center? You can call or stop by any Writing Center to make an appointment. What type of writing can you not get help with? You can get help with any type of writing. Will the writing center proof read my paper for me? No, but while working with a WC tutor they will help you correct mistakes. Besides face-to-face, what other ways can I connect with a writing center tutor? In some cases you may be able to meet virtually with a tutor.
- #15 DSC Library Services – Pictures of Daytona and Deland Campus Libraries
- #16 In addition to visiting the library facilities, most resources can be accessed from the website. Picture of website including search boxes.
- #17 Did you know that through the DSC Library website you can… Find millions of full-text articles from newspapers, magazines, and research journals. Find and read over 170,000 e-books. Watch thousands of streaming videos. Order books to be delivered to your home campus. Renew books online. Use dozens of InfoGuides to get started on your research. Get help via phone, e-mail, or live chat.
- #18 Checking Out Books Your Student ID is your Library Card. You can have up to 20 books checked out at one time. Books check out for 2 weeks and can be renewed online via My Account. The overdue fine is 25 cents per book, per day. If your campus does not have a library, ordered books will be sent to your campus ASC for you to pick up.
- #19 You can begin a search using the QuickSearch box or search for a particular type of resource. Picture of quick search box.
- #20 The result screen will list all the resources the library has available for your topic. You will have to log in to view electronic resources. Picture of result screen. Log in is in upper right corner of screen.
- #21 Your Library Services Login is your Student ID# and the PIN is the last 4 digits of your social security number.
- #22 InfoGuides are a great way to get started with research for a particular subject area or topic. Picture of nursing Infoguide.
- #23 There are InfoGuides for dozens subjects and topics and new ones are always being created. Picture of Infoguide screen.
- #24 Memory Check for DSC Library Services Which two campuses have physical libraries? The Daytona and Deland Campuses The Quick Search box on the library website helps you find what types of resources? Books, E-books, Articles, and Videos You have to login to the Library to use our electronic resources. What is your library login? Your student ID number and the last 4 digits of your SS# What is a good resource to help you get started with research for a particular subject area or topic? InfoGuides
- #25 Follow your Academic Support areas on social media! We all have Facebook pages, Twitter feeds and Pinterest pages.
- #26 Remember, the Academic Support Centers, the DSC-UCF Writing Centers, and DSC Library Services are all here to help you. When you need help, ask for it!