Learning Commons

Appointment Rules: 

General:

• 30 minutes to 1-hour maximum
• No more than 1 appointment per day
• 2 appointments per week (per tutor/librarian) 
• Can book up to 1 hour in advance
• Cancellation needs to be 24 hours in advance (3 strikes will result in a suspension of tutoring privileges for the semester)
• Special accommodations can be for students after instructor recommendation/request
• Workshop attendance will not count towards 2 appointments/week total
• Tutors will not help with take-home exams at any time

Writing and Grammar Appointment Rules:

• 1 appointment per assignment aspect (citations, thesis statement, editing, etc.)
• Limit of 2 reviews per papers submitted via email (assuming all previous comments are considered)
• Comment limit of 50 on all written assignments
• Tutors will not help with applications of any kind or resumes/cover letters (exception of when these are a part of a school assignment)

Math and Science Appointment Rules:

• Group bookings will count as a session for each member of the group
• Review sessions for specific classes will not count towards a student’s 2 session per week maximum 

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding these changes please reach out to Marissa Rocca, Student Learning and Experience Librarian at mrocca@gprc.ab.ca

Our Sessions Are Now Delivered Online Until Further Notice

• Book appointments with our tutors using the "Make an Appointment" links next to our names below.
• At the time of your appointment, you can click on the Zoom meeting links in your confirmation email to join your tutor for an online session.
• You can also email your papers directly to our writing and grammar tutor to receive written feedback within 1-3 business days.

Fall 2020 ASC Zoom Writing Workshops (Online)

Are your writing skills a little rusty? Are you unfamiliar with citations, essay structure, or other aspects of academic writing? Want to brush up on grammar, style, or other writing techniques? If so, attend our Fall Writing Workshops for practice!

This workshop series will cover various methods, skills, and knowledge to improve your college writing. Each workshop will involve a presentation from the Writing and Grammar Tutor, interactive writing activities, and round-table discussion where you can ask questions and trade suggestions with fellow GPRC students.

All workshops are FREE for GPRC students!

Hosted by:
Claire Pienaar (B.A.)- Writing and Grammar Tutor