For Essays 1, 3, and 4, you will be drafting and submitting your essays from home. This means you can take advantage of the Canvas program Net Tutor. Net Tutor is a free online tutoring service provided through Canvas, and you are allowed to submit your papers to Net Tutor in advance for some feedback on specific areas.

Please note that tutors do not proofread your papers. They usually point out the first instance of a major problem, but you are responsible for finding all further instances of the same error. Also, you are limited to two specific areas for feedback, such as grammar, paper format, organization, etc. Choose the areas where you have the greatest weakness.

You will need to submit your draft at least 48 hours before you need feedback. The draft should be as complete as possible in order for you to receive the best feedback. I encourage you to use this service and get as much feedback as possible on your essays.

NetTutor requires you to submit your paper as a PDF file. If you don't know how to do this, click on the following link to watch a short instructional video: https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cDnXVjhS1k

Here is an instructional video for NetTutor. Some of the pages look a little different now, so I have included updated screenshots in the directions below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWuupD3cgjs
To get to Net Tutor, follow these directions:

Go to the course in Canvas and look on the left-hand menu. Choose Net Tutor.

At this point, a pop-up blocker may appear. Click the options button and allow the pop-up. You may need to click on the Net Tutor link a second time.
Several different online services will appear. Scroll down to the bottom. Choose the Online Writing Lab.

Allow the Paper Center a few seconds to load. Click on the blue link titled "NetTutor Paper Center."
Upload your paper to NetTutor. Your file should be a Word document, which means the file extension should be .doc or .docx.

An information box will appear. Fill out as much information as possible, but you must fill out the highlighted sections in the picture below.

After your paper has been reviewed, you will receive an email. Go back through the NetTutor tab, click Online Writing Lab, and enter the Paper Center. A copy of your paper with the tutor's feedback should appear. Download the PDF copy to see the tutor's comments.