How to prepare for your Appointment

At the start of your appointment, your tutor will ask questions about your project and set goals for the session. Your appointment will be more productive if you can explain three core aspects of your project: 

  • PURPOSE: What is my project trying to achieve or accomplish? 
  • AUDIENCE: Who is my project for and what might it need to be considered “successful” by this audience? 
  • GENRE: What are the key structural and stylistic characteristics of projects in this genre? 

Before your session, jot down a quick answer to each question above and be prepared to discuss them with your tutor. If you aren’t sure how to answer these questions, or if you need help getting started with your project, that’s ok too! Just skip this step and make sure you bring with you the items listed below.  

What to Bring to your Appointment 

Here are few things you will want to have on hand (either physically or digitally) for your appointment: 

  • Assignment sheet or prompt 
  • Copy of your project  
  • Something to take notes with 
  • One or two questions or concerns you would like to address in your appointment 

Depending on where you are in the process, you may also want to bring the following: 

  • Brainstorming, outline, or other process materials 
  • Source materials you may want to reference during your session 
  • Feedback from your peers and/or instructor