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Just as it is important to understand when you need tutoring, it is just as important to know what you need to bring to your tutoring session. 

You will need to bring:

YOUR CLASS TEXTBOOK

Why?
It's important for the tutor to see exactly what you are studying and how.  Each book, class, and instructor can be different. 

YOUR CLASS SYLLABUS (received in the beginning of the semester)

Why?
It's important for the tutor to see what the instructor assigned.  Sometimes the tutor may understand something on the syllabus that you did not catch.

CLASS NOTES, especially on your current assignment

Why?
Again, they help the tutor to understand exactly what your instructor assigned.

ANY CLASS HANDOUTS

Why?
Again, they help the tutor to understand exactly what your instructor assigned and what the instructor expects of you

YOUR INSTRUCTOR'S NAME AND THE TITLE OF YOUR CLASS

Why?
Each tutor must fill out a form for the Teaching and Learning Center.  The tutor must list the name of each student tutored, the name of the class and the class number, the instructor's name, and the general information imparted.  This information is strictly confidential and is used only for the TLC's reports.

MOTIVATION

Why?
Without motivation, you will not be able to learn, retain information, or do your own work.  Remember, your tutor cannot do your work for you.

 A GOOD, POSITIVE ATTITUDE

Why?
Those old wife's tales about having a positive attitude are true. Until recently, we didn't know why.  Now, scientists have proven that if we believe that we can learn or do something, our brains will secrete a chemical helping us learn or do something.  If we believe that we can't learn or do something, our brains will secrete a chemical helping us to not learn or do something.  It turns out that our brains want to help us.  It's up to us to point them in the right direction.

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