1 Welcome to the Kaplan University Writing Center

1 Welcome to the Kaplan University Writing Center Live Tutoring Reference Library Paper Review Kaplan University Writing Center Friday, October 15, 2021

2 Overview It’s no secret that having strong writing skills will give you an edge in today’s competitive job market. It’s no secret that writing isn’t just for “writers. ” You can learn to write well, and the quality of your writing can impact your career. Kaplan University Writing Center Friday, October 15, 2021

3 Overview While you are taking steps toward your degree, why not take advantage of the Writing Center? Live Tutoring Reference Library Paper Review It’s free. It’s easy. It’s friendly and there when you need it. Kaplan University Writing Center Friday, October 15, 2021

4 Feeling unorganized? Commas giving you fits? Relax. Live Tutoring Our live tutors are available 15 hours each week: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 6: 00 p. m. to 11: 00 p. m. ET (Please note we are closed all other days, including official University holidays). Click on "Speak with a Writing Center Tutor“ link and "Join Live Tutorial“ will appear. This is where you can interact with a friendly, capable tutor. * Our tutors are 100% genuine Kaplan University professors. That means they are fully experienced, completely trained, and ready to help you with any area and any stage of writing. Kaplan University Writing Center Friday, October 15, 2021

5 Can’t squeeze a tutor into your busy schedule? No problem. You can easily submit a question for a tutor. With our 24/7 “Q & A Center, ” you can type out any writing question you have directly on the screen and leave it with us. This is especially helpful when you cannot make it during “live tutor” hours, or have a rather complicated question. For example, let’s say you have an unusual source you want to cite or reference in a paper, and none of your APA tip sheets or websites show a good example. Post your question in the “Q&A Center” and we will get back with you in approximately 24 hours. Kaplan University Writing Center Friday, October 15, 2021

6 It’s 3 in the morning. You need to knowwhat? We probably have the answer. Reference Library In the Writing Center’s Reference Library, we have a wide variety of tips on common writing issues under these categories: Writing Types and Tools Writing Process Research, Citation, and Plagiarism, Writing Mechanics These student friendly, professor approved PDF documents can be saved to your computer and easily printed. The “Research, Citation, and Plagiarism” section is particularly helpful. If you are having trouble with APA (formatting, in-text citations, creating a reference page), this section can help, and “APA 101” is a great place to start. Kaplan University Writing Center Friday, October 15, 2021

7 Paper due next week? We can help. Paper Review Service When you “Submit a Paper for Feedback, ” one of our tutors will review it and give you some valuable suggestions to help you improve your writing. This is especially useful during the draft stage of the writing process. This is not a paper correction service — instead, our tutors will return your paper (with clear, useful suggestions) within 48 -72 hours. Nice! Kaplan University Writing Center Friday, October 15, 2021

8 … it’s important to note: Paper Review Service This service does not guarantee higher grades; grades on projects are strictly the domain of your Kaplan University professor. Use the comments you receive from the Paper Review Service to create a stronger draft of your project. 1) Papers must be submitted as an attached Microsoft Word. doc, . docx, or. rtf file. Failure to do this will delay timely feedback. 2) You mustinclude: • your full name • your Kaplan email address • an alternative email address (for example, hotmail, Gmail, yahoo, etc. ) • your course and section number (for example, CM 220 -01) • the name of your instructor • Please include only one project per email request. • While all other resources offered by the Writing Center are unlimited, students are allowed to submit five (5) projects per term for review by our tutors. Kaplan University Writing Center Friday, October 15, 2021

9 Here’s how to find us: How to Find Us Log in to your Kaplan homepage, then click “My Studies, ” then “Writing and Math Centers. ” (Yes, Kaplan offers math tutoring, too!) Kaplan University Writing Center Friday, October 15, 2021

10 Click around. How to Find Us Once you reach the Academic Success Center page, you’ll see our links in the navigation bar on the left. Kaplan University Writing Center Friday, October 15, 2021

11 Once inside … How to Find Us . . . you’ll notice a number of links designed especially for you. Don’t be shy—check them out. Kaplan University Writing Center Friday, October 15, 2021

12 Additional services? You bet. Thank you! • We can help you understand avoid plagiarism • We have ESL/ELL services if English is not your native language Stop by and see us. We look forward to working with you! Kaplan University Writing Center Friday, October 15, 2021