This presentation provides an overview of the Academic Support Services available at Daytona State College. It includes the Academic Support Centers, DSC-UCF Writing Centers, and Library Services.

2. Where can I get help with math questions?
My teacher said I have to use “reliable”
sources for my research paper. How do I
find them?
I have to write an analysis of a short story.
How do I start?
How do I put a video in my PowerPoint
presentation?
Where can I find a streaming video about
diabetes?

3. The three Academic Support Service Areas are:
The Academic Support Centers
The DSC-UCF Writing Centers
DSC Library Services

5. Provide patient and helpful
assistance in a positive
environment.
Answer questions about
course concepts.
Review and explain
assignments.
Offer suggestions on how to
study course content.
Provide assistance with
computer software such as
Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

6. Make sure to login at the front desk computer.
Tutors can answer your questions about English,
Math, Modern Languages, Business, Science,
Technology, and many other subjects.
To make sure everyone in the lab can receive help,
tutors will provide help in 15 minute increments as
often as needed.
Tutoring information and schedules for specific kinds
of tutoring can be found on the ASC’s website.

7. “Helpful Handouts and Links” on
the ASC website.
Supplemental Instruction (SI) –
free, weekly group study sessions
for historically difficult courses.
Workshops that provide test prep
(GKT for prospective Education
majors and TEAS for prospective
Nursing majors) and technology
“boot camps” (Tech-Up)
Test Review Sessions are offered
for some courses. Check the test
review calendar on the ASC
website.

8. When you visit an ASC lab, what is the first thing you should
do?
Login to the computer at the front desk.
Where can I find schedules for specific kinds of tutoring?
On the ASC website.
What is Supplemental Instruction (SI)?
Weekly group study sessions for historically difficult
courses.
How much does it cost to use the Academic Support
Centers?
It’s a free service!

10. Essays and research papers
Resumes and cover letters
Business memos
Lab reports
Group projects
Personal creative writing
You can even practice
speeches and
presentations.

11. Brainstorming
Outlining
Drafting
Citing and formatting
Editing
Note: The Writing Center will not proofread your paper.

12. Appointments are 45 minutes
in length.
One-on-one or in groups.
Face-to-face or virtual.
Call ahead to have a
guaranteed appointment.
Or drop in and ask if any
appointments are available.
Schedule up to 3
appointments a week.
Cancel if you can’t make it!
Check their website for more
resources.

13. How do you make an appointment with a Writing Center?
You can call or stop by any Writing Center to make an
appointment.
What type of writing can you get help with?
You can get help with any type of writing.
Will the writing center proof read my paper for me?
No, but while working with a WC tutor they will help you
correct mistakes.
Besides face-to-face, what other ways can I connect with a
writing center tutor?
In some cases you may be able to meet virtually with a
tutor.

16. Find millions of full-text articles from newspapers,
magazines, and research journals.
Find and read over 170,000 e-books.
Watch thousands of streaming videos.
Order books to be delivered to your home campus.
Renew books online.
Use dozens of InfoGuides to get started on your
research.
Get help via phone, e-mail, or live chat.

17. Your Student ID is your Library
Card.
You can have up to 20 books
checked out at one time.
Books check out for 2 weeks and
can be renewed online via My
Account.
The overdue fine is 25 cents per
book, per day.
If your campus does not have a
library, ordered books will be
sent to your campus ASC for you
to pick up.

23. Which two campuses have physical libraries?
The Daytona and Deland Campuses
The Quick Search box on the library website helps you find
what types of resources?
Books, E-books, Articles, and Videos
You have to login to the Library to use our electronic
resources. What is your library login?
Your student ID number and the last 4 digits of your SS#
What is a good resource to help you get started with
research for a particular subject area or topic?
InfoGuides