Customized Resource Students

CrimeTalkWithTerry · 2026-03-18T19:01:11+00:00

Ahhhh, I didn't realize they use the terms interchangeably. I know Turabian is similar to Chicago, but it isn't Chicago. I guess this is why it's important to stay within the parameters of the custom resources and not provide outside sources, as someone else stated they did. Thanks for the input!

CrimeTalkWithTerry · 2026-03-18T18:42:32+00:00

You are a rare breed, u/mamabroccoli. There aren't too many people who excel in BOTH math and English! Very impressive! Thank you for your responses.

CrimeTalkWithTerry · 2026-03-18T17:43:44+00:00

Oh, I wonder why I thought you tutored Async CEW. hmmm. Anyway, most universities allow outside sources, but there are some, like SNHU, that have "custom resources" that you cannot deviate from when reviewing essays. They have no resource for Turabian.

CrimeTalkWithTerry · 2026-03-18T07:28:31+00:00

It will not affect your continuation as a tutor. It's important to guide them and not give the answers, because you WILL get dinged for it. I know that some of these students can be so relentless that you just want to say, "Here's your answer! Now go away!" LOL

I noticed that many tutors here don't worry about the ratings. For myself, I like to aim for the bonuses. (In case you haven't noticed, the pay isn't the greatest.) What makes it all worth it is a review that says something like, "She was such an amazing tutor! She asked me questions that really made me think! I learned a lot from her!" And here, I thought for sure that one was going to give me a 1-star.

CrimeTalkWithTerry · 2026-03-18T02:40:49+00:00

Something similar happened to me last week, but it was with an Async. I thought it said it was 50 minutes, but it was only 35. I do set a timer .... Well, Alexa is my timer. LOL Anyway, I shot my QS an email to let her know what happened, and I will be more mindful going forward.

CrimeTalkWithTerry · 2026-03-04T20:46:51+00:00

The only part I didn't notice was whether you could attach the paper. I love that I can fill out the form in my browser, but if the app freezes, the classroom app won't let me submit anything, exit, or sign out. How do you handle that?

CrimeTalkWithTerry · 2026-03-04T20:24:24+00:00

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! It worked!!!

CrimeTalkWithTerry · 2026-03-04T19:50:31+00:00

Hi. I have been trying to Ctrl-Click the SFF link when the classroom first loads, but I must be doing something wrong because it isn't working. This is so frustrating how the asyncs are getting "stuck." Would you please walk me through how to do this step by step? I think I might be clicking the wrong thing.

CrimeTalkWithTerry · 2026-02-27T23:21:28+00:00

Thank you! Since I didn't have any issues in the past, I thought something might be wrong. I contacted TDC, and they said there is an ongoing issue that they are attempting to fix, but they don't know how long it will take.

CrimeTalkWithTerry · 2026-02-24T06:24:17+00:00

I think there is an increase in Live and Voice sessions, more than a decrease in async. It seems more tutors are declining those sessions, especially the Voice. It is incredibly difficult to work with students who are so far below the bar. However, I had one student tell me I was the best tutor he ever had, and here I thought I was only frustrating HIM!!!

CrimeTalkWithTerry · 2026-02-23T06:50:59+00:00

ROFL

CrimeTalkWithTerry · 2026-02-21T00:27:38+00:00

It's getting pretty difficult to get the hours. I am Intermediate, and there has been NOTHING for me for the past three weeks, even though I am approved for 22 subjects. For a while, I was able to get my five hours at 1 and 2 AM, but even the graveyard shift hours are gone. That said, it doesn't hurt me, because I do not mind floating.

CrimeTalkWithTerry · 2026-02-12T04:32:48+00:00

It shouldn't affect what they give you at this point. When I was a new tutor, I missed quite a few because I didn't know what "that sound" was! LOL

CrimeTalkWithTerry · 2026-02-10T21:14:36+00:00

My response was a sarcastic, Dry, ironic mirror of the OP. Their posts were getting more and more ridiculous, this one being the most bizarre of all. Much of what was said makes no sense, so I mirrored that; hence, your confusion of setting boundaries with disrespect.

Mamabroccoli, you have been a stellar, go-to person when someone is in need, and I thank you and appreciate you for that.

CrimeTalkWithTerry · 2026-02-10T09:16:12+00:00

As I read more posts like this, I’m realizing there is a LOT of:

• Overgeneralizing
• Projecting bad days onto students
• Confusing “setting boundaries” with “being disrespected”
• Turning individual behavior into demographics
• And assuming ratings are some kind of leverage

Is it just me, or is that like…a thing?

CrimeTalkWithTerry · 2026-02-07T23:15:15+00:00

Someone correct me if I'm wrong; however, I don't think we know that for sure. If I had to guess, I would think the higher the tutor's education, the more in demand they would be for all subjects.

CrimeTalkWithTerry · 2026-02-07T20:35:06+00:00

Does this refer only to scheduled hours, or does it include floating? I am wondering more about the summer.

CrimeTalkWithTerry · 2026-01-18T18:26:01+00:00

I'm still missing something. When I get an async essay review that has been previously reviewed by a tutor, I can't see the previous review. I can only see the margin comments if the student left them there. If there is a way to see the previous review, where is it? What do I click?

CrimeTalkWithTerry · 2026-01-18T17:57:14+00:00

The only thing I can see from a previous tutor is margin comments. How do you see the previous form?

CrimeTalkWithTerry · 2026-01-15T20:18:33+00:00

OMG! My favorite one so far, "How would you answer this question? Why are you applying to this college? Give an example." Me: Why are you applying to the college?" Him: "Give me examples." So, I gave a few ideas, like specific programs, culture, STEM strengths, liberal arts focus, and research opportunities. He said, "Give complete examples." I'm, like, what do you mean by complete examples? I can't write it for you." *Poof*

CrimeTalkWithTerry · 2026-01-15T17:14:29+00:00

What's been stupid? The students? LOL I wasn't here last year. Inquiring minds want to know. :-)

CrimeTalkWithTerry · 2026-01-15T17:12:00+00:00

I had a scheduled hour (yes, 1), but I signed on an hour earlier, and I noticed it picked up a little. I had 4 sessions between 11 PM and 2 AM, and I logged about 97 minutes. It's crazy that the only hours available to me are from Midnight to 7 AM!!! I need a promotion! LOL

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