Why Asynchronous Tutoring?
For our unique student population, the Writing Center provides support in a manner consistent with the learning experience, which for many is primarily online and asynchronous.
- Available for students enrolled at the Stockton Campus, in our graduate programs, and in University Extended Ed programs!
- Asynchronous Tutoring takes place over a span of time that allows the writer and tutor to exchange writing samples and feedback.
- Writers schedule appointments and submit their documents through StanTutor.
- Tutors review and return writing documents within 2 business days.
Schedule an Appointment
- Log into StanTutor.
- Click "Schedule an Appointment" to open the scheduling assistant.
- Choose the "Subject/Course" for which you need writing tutoring.
- In the "Choose a Service/Reason" dropdown menu, choose "Asynchronous Review."
- Select your preferred date, time, and tutor.
- Click "Confirm" to save.
- After saving the appointment, go to the "Document Tab" in your appointment window.
- Either upload your document or insert the link to the online document you'd like reviewed. If inserting a link, make sure you have enabled access.
- In the notes, please provide details about your writing goals and the concerns the tutor should prioritize.
- Click "Confirm" again to finish the booking process.
What to Expect
The writer and tutor work in collaboration to accomplish various goals, which may include:
- Identifying the purpose and goals of various writing situations and assignments.
- Developing ideas and determining a focus.
- Organizing and planning out a writing project.
- Developing strategies for revising, proofreading, and editing.
- Identifying and modifying any sentence-level errors or issues with grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Tutors do not edit or fix documents!
The writer makes all revisions and edits themselves, even with sentence-level issues or grammar.
Updated: August 13, 2023