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Writing, Reading and Language Center (WRL) - Rockville

Writing, Reading and Language Center (WRL) - Rockville


Summer 2022: To continue to provide safe and accessible support, the Learning Centers will offer both virtual and in-person tutoring and support services. Check each center's site for hours and availability. Emailthe Learning Centersfor assistance. We look forward to working with you.

Our Social Justice Promise

Montgomery College learning centers are committed to equity and anti-racism in policy and practice. We strive to be welcoming and affirming spaces. We believe Black lives matter and stand with our DACA and Dreamer students. We seek to ensure equal access for students with disabilities and provide a brave space for the LGBTQ+ community. We promote a growth mindset and commit to meeting students where they are.

Summer Virtual Tutoring Hours
  • Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Friday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Saturday: CLOSED
  • Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.

On Campus Tutoring Hours (HU002)

  • Tuesday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m

The WRLC serves as a resource for students, faculty, and staff and provides support services to students in all classes that require reading, writing, speech, American English pronunciation, and world languages. The services provided are one-to-one tutoring, specialized workshops, access to instructional technology, PC and Mac computers, the Microsoft Office software suite, ink print services, and various resources assigned by faculty.

Students must create WC Online accounts to use WRL Center services.Create your accountnew window. Students can now make APPOINTMENTS for Writing & Reading tutoring. To do so,book an appointment onlinenew window.

For questions on creating an account or making an appointment, please contactwritingcenter.rockville@montgomerycollege.edu.

Smarthinking辅导也提供给学生当我们不开放。Please trySmarthinkingnew window.

洛克维尔校区的写作、阅读和语言中心在学院放假期间关闭。Sign up forMC Alertfor information on closings and emergency notices.

Hours of Operation - Fall and Spring Semesters

Days Writing & Reading Tutoring (HU002) Computer Lab (MT020)
Monday 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday 下午一时至四时 CLOSED


营业时间-暑期班

Days Writing & Reading Tutoring (Virtual) Computer Lab (MT020)
Monday 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. CLOSED
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday 上午九时至下午十二时三十分 CLOSED
Saturday CLOSED CLOSED
Sunday 1:00 p.m - 2:30 p.m CLOSED

Macklin Tower 020 (seecampus map)

  • Computer Lab
  • Digital Language Lab
  • World Language Tutoring
  • Chinese, French, German, Russian & Spanish Placement Testing

Humanities Building 002 (seecampus map)

  • Reading/Writing Tutoring
  • Quick Question

Mission Statement

Montgomery College Learning Centers promote student success by providing engaging, responsive, and interactive academic support. Through high quality professional tutoring and collaborative collegewide services, the Centers’ dedicated and caring staff fosters a welcoming and empowering learning environment for a diverse student body.

Vision Statement

In support of Montgomery College’s commitment to cultivate a common student experience, Montgomery College Learning Centers will strive to be a national model for learning centers that create an inviting, learner-centered, and supportive environment to engage students, faculty and staff in collaborative learning and enrichment.
  • The Center welcomes all Montgomery College students to use the WRL Center for course related work.
  • 您必须是目前的MC学生才能使用WRL中心。
  • During Fall 2021, all in-person services are appointment-only. Pleaseschedule your appointment onlinenew windowor by phone at 240-567-7402 or 240-230-7771 .
  • Students, faculty, and staff are expected to comply with Montgomery CollegeHealth and Safety Proceduresnew window在任何时候。Per current procedures, facemasks must be wornat all timeswhile in the WRL Center. Facemasks must be worn correctly, covering the mouth and nose.
  • Please note that the Center's hours may change during the semester due to holidays or special events.
  • 请使用USB闪存驱动器或云存储来保存您的工作。服务器上不会保存任何工作。
  • All students are required to pay for printing.More informationnew window
  • 中心允许饮用带盖饮料,但不允许进食食物。
    Please silence your cell phone and leave the Center if you need to make a phone call.
  • Children under the age of 16 are only allowed if supervised by an adult. If a child/children are unsupervised or disruptive, they cannot remain in the Center. See Montgomery College Procedure #75005CP for full details.
  • 中心工作人员和学生助理对学生和其他访客的个人物品不负责。

The Writing, Reading, and Language Center provides a place for students to receive individualized tutoring help. Virtual tutoring appointments are up to 45 minutes long and on-campus appointments are up to 30 minutes long. Scheduled tutoring appointments are reserved by signing up online up to seven days in advance.During Fall 2021, all in-person services are appointment-only. Pleaseschedule your appointment onlinenew window. For same-day appointments, you may contact us at 240-567-7402 during our business hours. Tutoring can help with:

  • Strengthening and reinforcing fundamental language skills
  • Brainstorming topic ideas
  • Outlining and organizing
  • Reviewing word choice, grammar, and punctuation
  • Formatting and citations.

Tutoring Policies During Remote Services

  • For writing and reading appointments, students may sign up online up from one-half hour to seven days in advance.
  • 预约时间以小时为单位,最长45分钟,最后15分钟导师完成客户报告表格并过渡到下一个学生。
  • Students may have more than one appointment per day. The appointments cannot be back-to-back, and students are expected to work on different assignments or make progress on the assignment in between sessions. Appointments may be limited further during busy times, such as midterms and finals, at the WRLC’s discretion.
  • 对于“书面反馈”辅导预约,学生必须在预约开始前上传他们的作业提示和完成写作。如果他们在约会开始前没有上传他们的作业,该约会被认为错过了。
  • 对于“实时视频/文字聊天”辅导,学生必须准时赴约。如果学生预约迟到超过10分钟,则视为错过预约。
  • If students who miss/cancel appointments on the same day three times, they will lose the privilege to schedule appointments until they meet with the WRL Center manager.
  • 学生可以提前24小时取消预约,不受处罚。If students cancel an appointment on the same day, the appointment is considered missed

Services

The Writing, Reading, and Language Center of the Rockville campus also has a computer lab area where students can work on word processing documents for their writing assignments. We currently have Microsoft Suite 2016. In MT 020, you will find 109 internet-linked Dell PCs and 10 Mac computers; many of which can be used for word processing and other academic-related tasks.

In addition to the networked computers, the Center also offers Chinese, French, German, Russian, and Spanish Placement testing in MT-020. For those persons interested in taking one or both of the exams, please see one of the staff persons in the Center for assistance. The test should take approximately thirty (30) minutes to complete. Upon completion, take a copy of your results to MT-429. For more information, please visit theDepartment of World Languages and Philosophynew window.

Find out more aboutPrinting on Campus.

How to Sign in to Use a Computer for Word Processing

  • If you need assistance, stop at the front desk in MT 020.
  • A staff member will explain to you how to log into a computer.
  • Log onto a computer and start working.
  • 请记住,如果您想保存创建的文档,您将需要计算机磁盘、USB设备或电子邮件访问权限,因为您无法在计算机上保存材料。
  • When you leave, be sure to restart your computer.
  • If you have any questions about procedures, please ask a staff member for assistance.

您是蒙哥马利学院的学世界杯摩洛哥vs克罗地亚欧赔生吗?您是否正在学习世界语言课程,比如西班牙语、俄语、汉语或美国手语?如果是这样,你可能会被要求在MT 020世界语言实验室完成实验时间。在培训期间,中心的工作人员将通知您有关实验室要求、使用材料和截止日期的政策。If you missed your orientation, you can reviewthe policy sheet(PDF,Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader.-Link opens in new window.).

在世界语言实验室,也被称为数字语言实验室,你可以通过使用电脑程序和/或教授布置的实验室练习来练习语言技能,如听、说和阅读。世界语言计算机程序和/或实验室练习可用于许多语言课程,包括阿拉伯语,汉语,法语,德语,意大利语,日语,韩语,葡萄牙语,俄语和西班牙语。You may also need to digitally record your lab answers for FREN 101 or SPAN 101 and can do so by following the instructions in your respective language folders located on the desktops in the World Language Lab, or the Digital Language Lab.

The number of hours you spend at the World Language Lab will be recorded on the computer and later reported to your professor. This report is submitted to your professor twice a semester: one at midterm and the other at finals.

How to Sign in at the World Language Lab:

  1. Take out your current Montgomery College student ID card.
  2. 在MT 020的前台停车,向工作人员出示你的身份证。
  3. Say which World Language course you are taking and what materials you need.
  4. 当你有写作中心的材料时,把你的身份证交给工作人员。
  5. Sign in at a computer and start working.
  6. Remain in the Center for the duration of your lab hours, while working on the material for that language.
  7. When you leave, check out at the front desk by bringing back the lab material.
  8. For more information, you may ask any staff member for assistance.

Are you a Montgomery College student taking a World Language Course, such as Spanish or Chinese? If so, you may be able to find a World Language tutor in MT-020.

Tutoring usually is available for the following languages: Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian,Korean, German, American Sign Language, Chinese, and French. Tutors are both full-time and adjunct faculty who teach at Montgomery College.

For an updated schedule of World Language tutoring, call 240-567-4160 or 240-567-5395. You may also go to the Writing, Reading, & Language Center to look at the posted schedule.Professional tutors' schedule for Fall 2021(PDF,Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader.-Link opens in new window.). For more information, you may also ask any tutor or staff member for assistance.

What Your World Language Tutor Can Do

Your tutor can help you practice your language skills and can answer questions about grammar, reading or writing assignments. The tutor can also recommend strategies that will help you build your vocabulary in the language you are learning.

In addition, tutors may recommend that you work on computer exercises in the MT 020 World Language Lab that will help you improve your language skills.

请注意,你的导师不会为你做世界语言的作业,但你的导师会帮助你自己完成你的工作。

What to Bring to Your Tutoring Session

You should bring your assignment, homework, textbook, and any associated materials to the tutoring session. You can expect the tutoring session to last about thirty minutes.

How to Sign Up for World Language Tutoring

Come to MT-020. Check to make sure your tutor is present. Then, sign up in the World Language Tutoring Book, and wait for your name to be called. (World Languages Tutoring is located at the round tables in the back of MT-020.)

你是蒙哥马利学院的学世界杯摩洛哥vs克罗地亚欧赔生,正在做写作或阅读作业吗?如果是这样,你可以向HU 002的专业教师寻求语法方面的帮助或讨论你的作业。导师也可以帮助任何对英语语法有一般性问题或理解写作作业的学生。欢迎学生参加任何MC课程。

导师可以在你的论文发展过程中讨论你的工作,给你关于论文优点和缺点的反馈。和你的导师一起,你可以处理你写作的不同方面,比如组织、发展、论文陈述、措辞和技巧。此外,导师还可以建议写作技巧和电脑练习,帮助你提高英语写作技能。在课程结束时,导师可以发送一份你的辅导表,让你的教授知道你花了时间来发展你的技能。Please note that your tutor will not correct your paper for you, but your tutor will help you discover how to improve your writing on your own. It is recommended that you take notes on your paper as you are discussing your paper in order to assist you later.

Creating a WC Online Account

这三所大学的写作、阅读和语言中心都使用WC Online来跟踪辅导。Before using Center services, pleasecreate a WC Online accountnew window使用你的正式司仪电邮地址。创建这个账户可以让你安排预约或使用上门辅导服务。

What to Bring to Your Tutoring Session

You can expect a meeting of up to thirty minutes. Before you start the session, give your tutor any information you have about your goals for the session, including any instructions from your professor, an exercise packet, or a textbook. You will also give the tutor your tutor session sheet, which you can fill out in advance or when you sign in at the front desk.

You will also need to have a paper (printed or handwritten) copy of any drafts you are working on. Tutors cannot work from digital copies on laptops or flash drives. There areinkkiosk printers available on the 3rd floor of the Humanities Building.

How to Sign Up for Tutoring

Come to HU 002 and sign up at the desk for a thirty-minute tutoring session. Please note that not all sessions will last 30 minutes; it depends on your question and your assignment. Sign in at the check-in desk and wait until a tutor calls your name. For more information, you may ask any tutor or staff member for assistance. Tutoring is available on a walk-in basis and by appointment. Walk-in sessions last 30 minutes, while appointments last 45 minutes. You may make no more than one appointment per day and no more than two appointments per week. To make an appointment, go to the Quick Question Desk at HU 002, use WC Online, or call 240-567-7402.

How to Sign up for eTutoring

Click on the link to watch a step-by-step video tutorial on how to sign up foreTutoring.

Workshops & Events

Fall/Spring Workshops

Please click here to see Fall 2022 workshops(PDF,Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader.-Link opens in new window.).

写作、阅读和语言中心每学期提供几个研讨会,重点是各种语法、作文和阅读技巧。所有这些研讨会都是免费的,由拥有英语、TESOL、语言学或其他相关领域高级学位的专业讲师领导。

College-wide, student-centered writing groups directed towards Black, Latinx, Asian, and LGBTQ+ students will be offered in Spring 2022.All participants who meet program requirements will receive a stipend, books, and connection to transfer resources and opportunities.

Writing Group Interest Formnew window

Workshops:

Asian American Stories(PDF,Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader.-Link opens in new window.)

Black Diaspora 2022(PDF,Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader.-Link opens in new window.)

Latinx Writing 2022(PDF,Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader.-Link opens in new window.)

LGBTQ+Group Flyer(PDF,Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader.-Link opens in new window.)

Spring 2022 writing groups for Student Success(PDF,Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader.-Link opens in new window.)

Special Accommodations:Any person needing special accommodations to participate in this workshop should contact the Assistant Manager of the WRLC at 240-567-7406.