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Tutoring
Schedule an appointment today!
Tutoring is available for free to both Richland & non-Richland students!
Non-Richland students can make an appointment by emailing tutoring@richland.edu or calling 217.875.7211, ext. 6379
How can I use tutoring services?
Our tutors help with:
- Explaining an assignment
- Brainstorming ideas
- Developing a thesis statement
- Organizing information, outlines, or graphic organizers
- Transitions and word choice
- Formatting paper and citing sources (MLA/APA)
Come prepared by:
- Bringing materials you need help with:
- Assignment sheet
- Rubric
- Instructor’s feedback (if applicable)
- Any readings/materials (if applicable)
- Having an idea of what you need to accomplish (see examples below)
- “I have no idea where to start. Can you help me brainstorm?”
- “Can you proofread my paper and check my citations are correct?”
- “I need help with writing my thesis. I know what I want to talk about, but not sure how to say it.”
Virtual Tutoring
The Academic Success Center at Richland also offers virtual tutoring to students through a completely free resource called Upswing.
Through Upswing, you can:
- Explore options to meet with a Richland or an Upswing tutor online
- Tutoring is available after hours or on the weekends (Upswing tutors only) in over 100 subjects.
- Get your paper/essay reviewed (any subject/any assignment)
- Submit your essay for review by a writing professional and receive suggested for improvement within 48 hours!
- Open any course in Canvas.
- Click Upswing on the left-hand side of the toolbar
- Search for the course you would like tutoring in
- Complete the requested information
- Select and meet with a tutor
- TO DROP OFF A PAPER:
- At the top of the page, click “Upload an assignment for review”
- Complete the instructions at the top of the page
- Once your paper is completed, you can find it under “Current Submissions”
- You can also review previously submitted papers under “Previous Submissions”
- Appointments may be cancelled/rescheduled by notifying the Academic Success Center at least 24 hours prior (not including weekends or times the College is closed) to your appointment time.
- If the notification is received in less than 24 hours (or not at all), this will be considered a no show. After two no shows, you may lose your privilege to make appointments for the remainder of the semester.
- In the event you are unable to keep your appointment, please email us at tutoring@richland.edu or call 217.875.7211, ext. 6379 to cancel or reschedule your appointment with at least 24 hour notice.
- For your scheduling privileges to be reinstated, please schedule an appointment with the Director of the Academic Success Center, at tutoring@richland.edu. We will discuss what strategies can help you choose and keep appropriate appointment times that suit you best.
- Guest Computers
- Relaxed Study Space
- Online Resources
- Tips to Strengthen Study Skills
- Tips on How to Use Your Textbook
- Research Paper Strategies
- Free Coffee & Snacks
- Group Study Room Available
Hours
Fall/Spring Hours
- Monday – Friday | 8 AM – 5 PM
- Location: S134
- *Evening hours upon request. Email asc@richland.edu for further assistance.
Summer Hours
- Monday – Thursday | 7:30 AM – 5 PM
- Location: S134
Contact Our Team
Jacque Manicki
Director, Academic Success CenterAcademic Success Center
Richland Main Campus, S134
(217) 875-7200, Ext. 6362