The School of Business is committed to providing resources that allow students to achieve success. The School employs a writing assistant to help business students improve their overall writing skills, a leadership lab assistant to record presentations, as well as a career assistant to provide career advising to business students.
All School of Business students are encouraged to stop by the Writing Center for writing assistance. Appointments also may be made by e-mailing the writing assistant (reitsmae1@newpaltz.edu). They can help you proofread, edit, and organize your writing, answer writing-related questions, and provide you with tips to guide you as you write.
The Writing Assistant's office is located in VH115A.
Writing Assistant; Elise Reitsma
https://newpaltz.webex.com/meet/reitsmae1
Hours:
Mondays: 12:30pm-5:30pm
Tuesdays: 11:00am-4:00pm
Wednesdays: 12:30-3:00pm & 5:00-7:30pm
Thursdays: 11:00am-4:00pm
Tips for Using the Writing Assistant
- Plan ahead. Don't wait until the week of your assignment (or worse yet, the day before it's due) to ask for help.
- Ask for help at the early stages of your written work. If you know you have difficulty in organizing your written assignments, or getting your ideas on paper, develop an outline and bring it to the assistant. They can help you determine what you will include and how to structure the writing.
- Remember that you are the subject matter expert. The assistant is an expert in writing, and you are the expert on the topic. The assistant cannot help you figure out what to write.
- Need help with citing sources? If you have any confusion about the way to cite your sources in your paper, ask the assistant. They can provide you with assistance in APA citation style.
- Be considerate. When you visit the assistant, be well prepared. Know in advance what you need help with. Bring a copy of your assignment, your written drafts and your questions. There is only one assistant and many students!
Math Assistant
The Math Assistant, Basak Turan is available to help with BUS309, BUS311 and BUS312. She can be contacted at turanb1@newpaltz.edu.
For help with developing a resume, a cover letter and locating internships or employment opportunities, please contact Interim Director & Career Specialist for Business, Amanda Becker-Torres (beckerta@newpaltz.edu).
You can make an appointment ahead of time here.
Tutoring
If you are a current student, and need extra help, start by asking your professor – early in the semester! Professors often recommend their high achievers to tutor fellow students and often provide this information upon request to those who need help. The college also provides tutors in various areas through the Center for Student Success.
