Finding trustworthy help can sometimes be a challenge. If you are looking for support with your studies, be aware of companies that advertise services that sound too good to be true.

Tutors can be a good resource for you if you want additional help. However, unethical tutors can put you at risk of violating SFU’s academic integrity policy. An ethical tutor will teach you concepts so that you can learn on your own. An unethical tutor relies on keeping students dependent on the tutor. Remember, academic integrity leads to professional integrity.

Ethical tutor

Will help you understand concepts so that you can apply your learning.

Reassures you that you will improve with practice and that all quality work takes time and hard work.

Can help you become a true master of your work so that when you are in a career you will be able to do what you are hired for.

Unethical Tutor

Will do your assignment/essay for you without checking if this is permitted by the instructor.

Makes you believe that SFU courses are too hard for you to succeed in without their help.

Advertises a “guarantee” on grades and promises answers to test questions which give you a false sense of your skills and abilities.

Free SFU resources

Go see your instructor and TA during their office hours.

Investigate the SLC's  Time Management information and use the free WriteAway service at the SLC.

Talk to Career and Volunteer Services about how to develop skills that lead to a meaningful career.