English
1013.SI
Supplemental Instruction
{ with the Write Site
So… what is supplemental
instruction with the Write Site?
Glad you asked! In addition
attending class for instruction, you
get to participate in small-group
workshops with an SI instructor
from the writing center.
Each session is based on the course’s major assignments. The
workshops are designed to enhance (not replace!) your
classroom experience.
So, is a Write Site appointment
the same as a supplemental
instruction appointment?
In a word, NO.
The Write Site is an awesome place, but
Supplemental Instruction is a one-hour
workshop with different goals and a different
structure.
Supplemental Instruction is required for 1013S
classes, but Write Site appointments are not.
Okay, so what am I going to do
in a supplemental instruction
appointment?
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Become very familiar with the
genre you are working on
Gain a thorough
understanding of the goals of
your paper
Work on your paper with
guidance
Discuss the next steps
necessary to complete your
paper
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Can I just wander into the Write
Site for supplemental instruction?
Nope. You need an appointment.
Go to http://www.twu.edu/writesite
and find the section labeled
“Make an Appointment”.
If you have never been to
the Write Site, you need to
create an account with
WCOnline. Click the link
that says “Register here”.
Fill out the registration form using your
TWU email address and password.
Once you have an
account, log in to
WCOnline using your
TWU email address and
password.
After you log in, choose the English 1013 Supplemental Instruction schedule
from the drop down menu at the top of the screen.
Use the “Previous Week” and “Next Week” buttons or the calendar to navigate
to the day that works best for you.
Click on the white box that corresponds with the time of your Write Site visit.
If a box is blue, it means that time slot is already full.
Fill out the appointment form that pops up and click “Save Appointment” at
the bottom. If you’ve fill out the form completely, you should get the
“Success!” window.
When you look back at the schedule, your time slot should be lime green.
If you need to cancel your appointment, log in to WCOnline, click on
your appointment, and click “Cancel This Appointment” in this
appointment form. If you need to reschedule your appointment, cancel
the original appointment and make a new one.
You should get a confirmation email with more information,
including the time and location of your workshop.
What happens if I need help?!?!
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Are you having trouble with
the schedule?
Are you running late to your
appointment?
Did you get lost?
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Call the Write Site!
940 – 898 – 2341
Um… I made an appointment, now
where do I go?
Check the schedule,
your confirmation email,
and the SI website for
workshop locations.
I made an appointment, that’s all I
need to do, right?
Nah, son! Now the real
work begins. Be prepared!
When you come to an SI workshop, you should bring:
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your textbook
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your working draft
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an assignment prompt from your instructor
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materials to take notes
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your knowledge, skills, and fabulous attitude
Bring your book!
Can’t I just wait and go to three
workshops at the end of the semester?
Nope. Because each workshop is
tailored to a specific assignment, you
must visit once per assignment, for a
total of three workshops a semester.
And… if I don’t go to an SI
workshop? What happens then?
If you don’t go, then you’ll miss out on all of the awesome
things you could have learned. Supplemental instruction is
meant to help you with writing.
Also… did you read this sentence in your syllabus?
“Each workshop must match the assignment and if it is not completed on time,
a 10-percentage-point penalty will be assessed to the final course grade.”
This sounds like everything I ever
hoped and dreamed.
Can I get more than one supplemental
instruction appointment per paper?
Aww,
shucks…
Unfortunately, we only offer enough spaces for you to
have one supplemental instruction appointment per
paper.
You can, however, schedule appointments with the Write
Site for extra help with your paper!
The Write Site is magical and
amazing! Can I visit more often?
Yes! Every TWU student gets 2 hours of
Write Site service per week. You can make
an appointment to get writing help for any
class at any stage of the writing process.
We can even help with personal and
professional writing projects like short
stories, application letters, and résumés.
*The Write Site can’t help with essays for tests /exams without instructor permission.