1. Thesis
1.1. A mentor and a tutor are two resources that are usually available in college, however you have to find the best one for you. It's important to seek an experienced, and trusted mentor to help you achieve your academic goals throughout your educational experience. Finding an effective tutor will give you a better understanding, and confidence in the classes that you struggle in. A mentor and a tutor can be vital for a mentee, because they are knowledgeable, as well as understanding to the students needs. Impatience between a student, mentor, or tutor can be a disadvantage. A student that is aware of their learning style can effectively find a mentor, or tutor that is a good match for their academic success.
2. Think about your topic
2.1. How can a student succeed outside of the classroom? - Tutors are a great way to succeed in classes
2.2. What are some effective strategies? - Student orientations, mentoring/tutoring services, and student advising are a few strategies.
2.3. If first time students don't have a career goal, then how can colleges lead us on the right path? - Scheduling and attending several advising appointments can help you on the right path.
2.3.1. Inspire someone about your topic?
2.3.2. Specific grade?
2.3.3. Do your best work?
3. Structure
3.1. 1st Paragraph: Thesis and intro
3.2. 2nd Paragraph: List and describe effective strategies that can benefit all students
3.3. 3rd Paragraph: Full description of facts supporting mentor and tutor influence on students
3.4. 4th Paragraph: Paraphrase thesis and create conclusion of research
3.4.1. Introduction - why are you writing about this?
3.4.2. Subhead 1
3.4.3. Subhead 2
3.4.4. Subhead 3
3.4.5. Conclusion - what summarizes what is most interesting about your topic?
4. Research
4.1. The Articles that were most helpful to me:
4.2. Supporting sources
4.2.1. http://www.oakton.edu/user/1/lsaret/LauraSaretOaktonWebSite/Ways%20Faculty%20Can%20Encourage%20Student%20Retention.htm
4.2.2. - http://globaled.us/cccsoar/college-student-retention-and-success.asp#involvementhttp://www.oakton.edu/user/1/lsaret/LauraSaretOaktonWebSite/Ways%20Faculty%20Can%20Encourage%20Student%20Retention.htm
4.2.3. - http://www.ccdaily.com/Pages/Campus-Issues/Strategies-to-improve-student-retention.aspx http://www.cur.org/assets/1/7/333Spring13Pita11-15.pdf http://smallbusiness.chron.com/advantages-disadvantages-mentoring-10888.html
4.2.3.1. Books
4.2.3.2. News sources
4.2.3.3. Blogs
4.2.3.4. Supporting Data
4.2.3.4.1. Expert reports
4.2.3.4.2. Third party research
4.2.3.4.3. Survey data
4.2.3.4.4. Size of topic