College Success
- Placement Testing
- Career Assessment
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Academic Success
- Online Learning Readiness
- Math
- Reading
- Writing
- Writing Tutors
- Writing Skills Review from PrepStep's Core English Skills
- Skills Review in the Testing & Education Reference Center
- Smarthinking
- Streaming Video on College Writing Skills
- Research Assistance from your Campus Librarian
- Process of Writing
- Computer & Technology Skills
- Stress Management
- Computer Labs
- Career Resources
Writing Tutors
Writing Tutoring Schedule for Current Semester
- In accordance with COVID-19 response measures, there will be no in-person writing tutoring for fall term.
- Be sure to access the Virtual Writing Center to interact with a writing tutor online!
Fall Term Online Writing Tutor Schedule
- Monday:
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Wednesday:
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Thursday
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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JSCC Virtual Writing CenterFollow this link to the online writing center for access to a qualified writing tutor.
Writing Skills Review from PrepStep's Core English Skills
No matter what major you pursue, if you can’t express yourself clearly in writing, your grades (and confidence) will suffer. The resources below include techniques you can apply to any writing assignment for class — and even emails, resumes, and the writing you do for fun. Get started here:
- Begin with the Writing Skills Tutorial, which guides you through the writing process from start to finish. Learn strategies for coming up with original ideas, organizing them in a clear way, finding the right tone, and catching errors before you submit your work. Then use the prompt at the end of the tutorial to draft a sample essay, and review the instant feedback when you’re done.
- Build your skills further with question sets targeting the foundations of great academic writing.
- Finally, practice your new skills in your writing for class, and return to the tutorial as needed if you see a pattern in your instructors’ comments on your work.
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Core English Skills Review [PrepStep]Strengthen your reading and writing skills, build your vocabulary, and more.
Skills Review in the Testing & Education Reference Center
Whether you are a grade school or high school student, or an adult looking to brush up on your writing skills, the Basic English Skills modules in the Testing and Education Reference Center provides hundreds of interactive tutorials with quizzes that will teach you important subject information.
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Testing & Education Reference CenterThe Testing & Education Reference Center (TERC) helps users embark on new education and career paths with in-depth information on colleges/universities, graduate/professional programs, distance learning, corporate training, available scholarships/awards, and more. Practice tests include entrance exams, certifications, and licensing tests. With the Career Assessment tool, students can map a career path using a multiple-choice exam that determines their Holland Type and matches their answers to the most suitable job categories, industries, and occupations. The Resume Builder and Virtual Careers Library tools helps students build essential career skills like how to build a resume, cover letter, and interviewing tips.
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TERC Resource GuidePrintable quick guide to the Testing & Education Reference Center.
Smarthinking
Smarthinking is available to all Jefferson State English and Math students. View the brochure for additional information.
Smarthinking's tutors work with students online using a virtual whiteboard. Students can also submit questions offline at anytime and a tutor will respond within 24 hours.
Streaming Video on College Writing Skills
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Writing EssentialsStudents who’ve had a hard time with term papers and essay questions may be shocked to learn how much their postgraduation world revolves around writing. This streaming video program shows how effective written communication is possible for anyone, even those who struggle to complete a simple fax or e-mail. Methods for improvement include gauging the needs of the reader, keeping prose short and simple, emphasizing benefits, avoiding jargon and overblown language, employing a confident yet respectful tone, and more.
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Communication EssentialsThis four-part streaming video series from Films On Demand helps college students improve their communication skills in four critical areas: listening, speaking, writing, and reading. Viewers are challenged to improve their habits and aim for several concrete goals—such as the ability to actively participate in discussions and meetings, to craft effective messages in speech or text, to process and understand workplace communication, and more.
Research Assistance from your Campus Librarian
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Jefferson Campus LRCRequest assistance from the librarian at the Jefferson [CenterPoint] Campus LRC.
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Shelby Campus LRCRequest assistance from the librarian at the Shelby [Hoover] Campus LRC.
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St. Clair Campus LRCRequest assistance from the librarian at the St. Clair [Pell City] Campus LRC.
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Chilton Campus LRCRequest assistance from the librarian at the Chilton [Clanton] Campus LRC.
Process of Writing
Formatting & Citations
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Purdue Online Writing LabOver 200 free resources including writing, research, grammar and mechanics, style guides [MLA, APA, more], ESL (English as a Second Language), job search and professional writing.
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MLA InteractiveClick through interactive guidance on MLA Style and Plagiarism. [Based on content created by Jamie King, English Instructor]
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Video: Create APA Citations Using the OwlVideo tutorial on creating APA citations using the Purdue OWL.
Evaluating Sources
Avoid Plagiarism
Grammar & Mechanics
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