# Penji

Penji helps college students find tutoring and other support offered by their school.

# Getting Started with Penji

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##### **<span data-contrast="none">Penji Instructions</span>**

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<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">1. </span>**<span data-contrast="none">Download</span>**<span data-contrast="none"> the Penji App on your phone, or </span>**<span data-contrast="none">use the </span>**[**<span data-contrast="none">website</span>**](https://www.penjiapp.com/)<span data-contrast="none"> on your computer.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":450,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span>

2\. **Sign<span data-contrast="none"> in</span>**<span data-contrast="none"> using your ASU email and password.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":450,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">3. From the </span>**<span data-contrast="none">menu on the left</span>**<span data-contrast="none"> side of the screen, </span>**<span data-contrast="none">choose</span>** **<span data-contrast="none">Learn</span>**<span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":450,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">4. If you haven't before, </span>**<span data-contrast="none">join the Writing Center Community </span>**<span data-contrast="none">from the </span>**<span data-contrast="none">left</span>** **<span data-contrast="none">menu</span>**<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":450,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">5. To do this, look for the heading "Other Communities". Beneath it, click </span>**<span data-contrast="none">Writing Center</span>**<span data-contrast="none">, and then click </span>**<span data-contrast="none">Join Community</span>**<span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":450,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span>

*<span data-contrast="none">Note: If you've booked before and use Penji for other communities, you might have to 'Switch To' the Writing Center instead of Joining it. Do this by clicking the 'Switch To' button from the left menu until it cycles to 'Switch to the Writing Center'. Now when you click, you'll be in the Writing Center Community.</span>*<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":450,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">6. Pick what type of appointment you want. Choose "Schedule appointment" for a single meeting, or you can choose a weekly appointment, group appointment, or weekly group appointment if you prefer.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":450,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span>

**<span data-contrast="none">7. Choose your class</span>**<span data-contrast="none">. It'll be listed in the letter-number combination, but if you don't know your class's, you can always look it up in your syllabus. Even if it's for help with a personal project, you'll still need to pick a class; it's okay if it doesn't match.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":450,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span>

8.**<span data-contrast="none"> Pick a time. </span>**<span data-contrast="none">Just click the open slot most convenient to you!</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":450,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span>

9.**<span data-contrast="none"> Pick a tutor. </span>**<span data-contrast="none">All our tutors are well-trained and ready to work with you, so there's no bad choice.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":450,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span>

10.**<span data-contrast="none"> Pick a location. </span>**<span data-contrast="none">You can either have your meeting in the Writing Center in-person or through Zoom online.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":450,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span>

11.**<span data-contrast="none"> Leave a message for your tutor. </span>**<span data-contrast="none">If you like, you can leave a comment for your tutor in the empty text box. After setting the appointment, we'll share a Google Drive Folder with your ASU email. Here, you can provide any materials you have, including assignment sheets and any writing you've already done, which helps your tutor prepare for your session.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":450,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">12. Hit </span>**<span data-contrast="none">Complete </span>**<span data-contrast="none">and your appointment is set!</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":300}"> </span>

<p class="callout info"><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":300}">For further assistance, contact the ITS Help Desk at 870-972-3933 or stop by IT Support Services ([tsupportservices@astate.edu](mailto:itsupportservices@astate.edu)). It is located on the bottom floor of the Dean B. Ellis Library, Room 149.</span></p>

# How to Schedule an Appointment with a Writing Tutor

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**<span data-contrast="none">Schedule an appointment with a writing tutor</span>**<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":225,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span>

[**<span data-contrast="none">Click Here</span>**](https://web.penjiapp.com/schools/astate/communities/writing-center)<span data-contrast="none"> to make an appointments with the Writing Center. We offer:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":225,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span>

- <span data-contrast="none">Zoom or Face-to-Face,</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":225,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span>
- <span data-contrast="none">20 minute sessions for formatting, brainstorming, and papers shorter than two pages;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":225,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span>
- <span data-contrast="none">45 minute single sessions for work longer than 2 pages, discussion, and review;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":225,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span>
- <span data-contrast="none">45 minute weekly sessions for texts 10 pages or longer &amp; sustained skill building.</span>

<p class="callout info"><span data-contrast="none">For further assistance, contact the ITS Help Desk at 870-972-3933 or stop by IT Support Services (<itsupportservices@astate.edu>). It is located on the bottom floor of the Dean B. Ellis Library, Room 149.</span></p>

# The Writer's Block: Graduate Writing Workshops

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<span class="TextRun SCXW130140265 BCX0" data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW130140265 BCX0">Are you a graduate student working toward a thesis or dissertation?</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW130140265 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":225,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span>

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[**<span data-contrast="none">Click Here</span>**](https://web.penjiapp.com/schools/astate/communities/the-writers-block)<span data-contrast="none"> to register for our monthly workshops. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":225,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span>

- <span data-contrast="none">Choose "Register for Events or Workshops."</span>
- <span data-contrast="none">Select the workshops you would like to attend.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":225,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span>

<p class="callout info"><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":300}">For further assistance, contact the ITS Help Desk at 870-972-3933 or stop by IT Support Services (<itsupportservices@astate.edu>). It is located on the bottom floor of the Dean B. Ellis Library, Room 149.</span></p>

# Accommodations

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<span data-contrast="none">The Writing Center is an inclusive space and we want you to feel comfortable here. We will never ask you if you have any physical or learning differences. However, if you don't see a service that you think meets your needs please reach our to our director. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":225,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">We can arrange extra session time or a quieter workspace. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":225,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">We can work with the Office of Access and Accommodations to meet your needs with your permission. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":225,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="none">The Writing Center is open to all Arkansas State University students, teachers, staff. If your piece of writing is important to you—no matter if it's personal, professional, or academic—it's important to us. Schedule an appointment through Penji today.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":300}"> </span>

<p class="callout info"><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":300}">For further assistance, contact the ITS Help Desk at 870-972-3933 or stop by IT Support Services (<itsupportservices@astate.edu>). It is located on the bottom floor of the Dean B. Ellis Library, Room 149.</span></p>