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Academic Support Center

Receive in-person and/or virtual tutoring at no cost. In-person tutoring is available on a walk-in basis at any of our six ASC locations. Virtual tutoring can be accessed via live chat. In addition to tutoring, we offer many other services and resources to help you succeed.

ASC@DaytonaState.edu
(386) 506-3620

Writing Center

Schedule up to 3 appointments a week for assistance with any writing and communication project. Appointments last up to 45-minutes and can focus on any stage of the writing process. We strive to create a supportive learning environment that will foster student success and provide the services and resources needed both on campus and online.

CWC@DaytonaState.edu
(386) 506-3297

Library Services

Our helpful librarians can show you how to locate and access resources through the library website, and they can also demonstrate how to effectively use the Internet to gather reliable information for better research papers. In addition to a wide variety of print resources, the library provides access to over 175,000 e-books, 30,000+ streaming videos, and millions of full-text scholarly and peer-reviewed articles. Please stop by the Daytona or DeLand Library or contact a librarian via phone, email, or chat.

Librarian@DaytonaState.edu
(386) 506-3518

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The Attic

The Attic is the Writing Center's multi-purpose space. It can be used by anyone for practically any purpose and comes equipped with cutting-edge technology.
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Academic Support Center Tutoring

The staff and resources located at the Academic Support Center (ASC), offer extra academic support to help you succeed. Students who utilize the ASC consistently achieve a higher degree of academic success than those who do not.
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Writing Center

We will work on all phases of writing and create strategies for more effective communication.
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Librarians and tutors are available via live chat. Select a department to ask a question.

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Things Tutors Can Do for You

Assist you in finding resources to complete your assignments.

Answer questions about course concepts.

Aid with basic computer functions and software.

Review and explain assignments (certain limitations on assistance may apply on assignments depending on instructor or department policy).

Offer suggestions on how to study course content  to reach your academic goals.

Provide patient and helpful assistance in a positive environment.

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Things Librarians Can Do

Assist with locating and using credible, accurate, reliable resources

Facilitate access to and navigation of resources

Demonstrate and assist with the research process

Identify various types of resources and assess their quality and relevance

Assist with defining or reframing research questions

Explain the necessity of evaluating resources and show how to critically evaluate any resource, whether print or electronic

Contribute to making the library a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space to encourage students’ questions and exploration of new ideas

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GKT & TEAS Preparation

By the Numbers

91%

Success rate for students in ENC1101 who had at least 1 appointment with the Writing Center compared to a 69% success rate for students who did not use the Writing Center.

1,671

Live chats with students in Fall 2021 by the Library, Writing Center and ASC.

98%

Students felt more confident with subject matter after receiving tutoring from the ASC.