The QRC is designed to assist
students with their coursework. That means the student is just as crucial
to the process as the mentor. Here are a few tips for students to make the
most of a tutorial:
Bring all available
resources. This includes the original assignment sheet, notes, text, and
any attempts you have made toward completing the assignment.
Have a
specific question in mind. Mentors can assist you much more effectively if
they understand exactly what you're struggling with.
Be prepared to
explain your work. Often times, students and mentors can identify
problematic issues after hearing the thought-process that went into a particular
assignment.
Ask the mentor to explain or repeat any comments you don't catch
the first time. If the mentor is going too fast or you are having trouble
understanding, ask him or her to slow down or try a different
approach.
Be open to the mentor's suggestions. Even if you decide
not to follow their advice, mentors have a wealth of knowledge and experience
that you can take advantage
of.
