Workshop Tutorial

Workshop Tutorial (WT) is a series of tutorial sessions designed to support students' work in Workshop in Composition (WC). It is a two-credit course offered under the course number ENGCMP 0151, and is available only to students who are registered for either ENGCMP 0150 Workshop in Composition or ENGCMP 0152 Workshop in Composition: English as a Second Language.

WT is taken concurrently with Workshop in Composition, which means students must be registered for WC the same term that they take WT. The grading for WT is satisfactory/no credit (S/NC). This grade is separate from the Workshop in Composition grade.

WT is taught by faculty consultants in the Writing Center—often by faculty who also teach writing courses in the English Department.  Consultants keep in close touch with Workshop in Composition teachers to better support their WT students.  

WT sessions take place in-person in the Writing Center, which is on the third floor of the O’Hara Student Center.  Students meet with their consultant once a week throughout the semester, on the same day and at the same time. These weekly sessions are 55 minutes long.    

Once a student is matched with a consultant, the consultant will contact them to introduce themselves, and to let the student know what to expect and how to prepare for their first session. Most of what goes on in WT sessions is determined by the student's needs or concerns for that given week. There is no preset curriculum.  These sessions are most productive if students arrive prepared, with a good idea of what they need to work on.  WT sessions are friendly, collaborative sessions in which students are expected to take an active role. 

Students need to have easy access to their course materials at every session. This includes the schedule of assignments, course description, assigned readings, writing prompts, etc.  The student and their consultant will need to look at these materials together.    

Attendance Requirements

Regular attendance is essential to successful completion of WT. Generally, more than 3 absences by the end of the semester results in no credit. 

The Writing Center is committed to affirming and supporting diverse perspectives, identities, and abilities, and to providing a comfortable learning environment for all who choose to use our services.  

The Writing Center follows all University health protocols; please see coronavirus.pitt.edu for the latest health updates and masking protocols. 

If you have a disability that requires extra support, you are encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Resources and Services, 140 William Pitt Union at 412-648-7890 or at www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/drs/ as early as possible for assistance in achieving your academic goals.

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