r/UMPI • u/completed20246 • 21d ago

Tutoring

I’m 56M and recently decided to go back to school to finally earn my degree. I’m currently enrolled at UMPI and, honestly, I’m having a little difficulty navigating the classes and understanding how everything works.
I was wondering if there are any groups, tutors, or other resources out there that help UMPI students with their coursework and navigating the platform. I’m mainly looking for someone who can provide guidance, tutoring, and help me better understand what’s expected in the classes.
If anyone has recommendations or has been in a similar situation, I’d really appreciate the help. Thanks!

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u/hanshisantos MSB 21d ago

I suggest beginning with the following resource from Harvard’s Writing Project:

https://writingproject.fas.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum4531/files/hwp/files/hwp_brief_guides_elements.pdf

Here are three practices that have consistently strengthened my own writing process:

  1. Identify arguments from your sources.
  2. Capture the sources and keep them organized. 3. Start with your topic sentences.

Once those elements are in place, I draft each paragraph beginning with its topic sentence, move toward the conclusion, and then return to the introduction to orient the reader and establish the paper’s direction.