Resource Labs

Learning Assistance Labs

Students who are enrolled in ENG 081, ENG 082, ENG 083, ENG 084, ENG 086, ENG 095, ENG 096, MTH 091, MTH 092 or MTH 099 are required to attend the reading, study skills and testing center, the writing center or mathematics laboratory, where individualized instruction is provided during day, evening and weekend hours. Students can also be referred by an administrator or faculty member, or they can attend on their own. Students can work one-on-one with a tutor and/or complete computerized tutorial programs.

Diagnostic Testing Schedule

Reading, Study Skills & Testing Center (AAB 225)

The Mathematics Lab

The Mathematics Laboratory offers individual and group tutoring, computerized tutorial programs, and videotaped instruction from the developmental level through calculus. lus.

Any other information can be obtained by calling the Mathematics Lab at 410-334-2818 or the Mathematics and Science Department at 410-572-8720.

The Reading, Study Skills and Testing Center

The Reading, Study Skills, and Testing Center, located in AAB 225, provides a variety of services. Students enrolled in ENG 081, ENG 084, or ENG 095 are required to attend the lab weekly to complete individual prescriptions for improving comprehension and vocabulary skills. Students in ENG 083 also attend this lab to use videotapes and computer software that enhance listening skills for speakers of other languages.

This center also functions as the make-up testing center for the College. Students who are given permission to take a make-up test are proctored by lab personnel. To ensure the integrity of the tests, the lab has established specific policies for those who use this service.

• Student Policies
• Instructor Policies

Prospective students also complete placement testing in the Center. The College uses COMPASS, a computerized software program. Students must arrive at least three hours before the lab closes to take the entire battery. An hour should be allotted for each retest.

Find out more on the COMPASS sample website.

Online Resources

Several websites provide valuable information about effective study skills strategies:

• Sweet Briar's Academic Resource Center Study Links
  Sweet Briar's resource center offers guidelines on developing study skills and using time wisely.
• University of Alabama at Birmingham Study Skills
  The University of Alabama at Birmingham has compiled an extensive list of online resources to help you improve your chances for success in college.
• University of Manchester Psychological Factors
  The University of Manchester offers suggestions for improving memory.
• Virgina Tech Study Help
  VA Tech offers a comprehensive list of sites on time management and comprehension. Several online workshops are also available.

For more information, contact 410-334-2843.

COMPASS Preparation Practice Sites

• Reading and Writing Practice Sites
• Mathematics Practice Sites

The Writing Center

The Writing Center, located in AAB 226, serves as a developmental laboratory and as a resource for students in other disciplines. Students enrolled in ENG 082, ENG 086, and ENG 096 are required to complete tests and writing assignments each week in the lab. In addition, any Wor-Wic student who wants assistance with a college writing assignment should make an appointment to meet with a lab instructor. The Writing Center staff can:

• Answer questions about any stage of the writing process.
• Discuss the organization and development of a rough draft.
• Suggest ways to strengthen a piece of writing (leaving the decision to accept or reject the suggestions to the student).
• Answer specific questions about mechanics, word choice, sentence structure, or format style.

A student who would like to have a draft reviewed should bring in a word-processed copy of the draft and the assignment guidelines at the time of the appointment.

Be sure to view our MLA Guide for Writers.

Online Resources

The following sites offer advice and/or exercises about writing:

• Capital Community College - Guide to Grammar and Writing
  You can find information and quizzes about grammar and mechanics on the Capital Community College web site.
• Dave Sperling - ESL Quiz Center
  Foreign language learners can take ESL quizzes online at Dave Sperling's site.
• Perdue University - Writing a Research Paper
  If you are interested in understanding how to write a research paper, see Purdue University's explanation of the research process.
• University of North Carolina Chapel Hill - Proofreading
  f you want help in proofreading a paper, check out the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill site on proofreading guidelines.
• University of Pittsburgh - Avoiding Plagiarism
  The University of Pittsburgh provides valuable information about how to avoid plagiarism.

For more information, contact 410-334-2842.

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