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Writing to Learn & Learning to Write
Durban University of Technology (DUT) has five Writing Centres which are spread across five campuses, namely Steve Biko, ML Sultan and City Campus in Durban, Indumiso and Riverside in Pietermaritzburg. In total, the DUT Writing Centres have recruited and trained 20 tutors who will be ready to assist students and staff with the following:
- strategies for writing in different disciplines;
- assignments for humanities and science-related academic courses;
- reading, researching and referencing;
- proposals (academic and business);
- dissertations;
- articles, book chapters and books for publication;
- business and professional writing (curriculum vitaes; e-mails, motivational letters, memos, etc);
- creative writing (www.africanstorybook.org);
- course syllabi; etc.
What you can expect at the Writing Centre:
- Tutors will guide, advise and support you, with the aim of developing your writing skills and confidence.
- Tutors will offer support and writing companionship, but will not edit or write for you.
- Tutors will listen and help you to put together your ideas and thoughts.
- In all instances, you will make the decisions and direct your writing.
To find out more, book an appointment with the relevant contact person listed below.
Contact Us
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Steve Biko Campus Coordinator: Dr Gift Mheta Tel: 031 373 3006 Email: giftm@dut.ac.za Location: Alan Pittendrigh Library |
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PA/Secretary: Ms Shahieda Kraft Tel: 031 373 6735 Email: shahiedak@dut.ac.za Location: Alan Pittendrigh Library Qualification(s): Diploma: Executive Secretary Bio: I have over 27 years experience in the Secretarial field. I have a passion for IT – anything computer / technology related. I have been in the Writing Centre for almost 6 years now. |
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City Campus Manager: Ms Andrea Alcock Tel: 031 373 2365 Email: andrea@dut.ac.za Location: Room 124, 1st Floor |
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ML Sultan Campus Manager: Nereshnee Govender Tel: 031 373 6701 Email: NereshneeG@dut.ac.za Location: BM Patel Library, 2nd Floor, ML Sultan Campus |
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Riverside Campus and Indumiso Campus Manager: Ms Nonhlanhla Zuma Tel:033 845 8859 (Riverside Campus) – 033 845 9060/1 (Indumiso Campus) Email: nonhlanhlaz2@dut.ac.za Location: Block 7, Indumiso Campus and Postgraduate Computer Lab, Riverside Campus, PMB |
Opening Hours
The DUT Writing Centres have the following locations and consultation hours:
- Steve Biko, Allan Pittendrigh Library, Ground Floor:
Monday to Thursday 08h30 to 19h30,
Friday 08h30 to 15h00
Saturday 09h00 to 15h00 - ML Sultan, BM Patel Library, Second Floor:
Monday to Thursday 08h30 to 19h30,
Friday 08h30 to 15h00
Saturday 09h00 to 15h00 - Ritson Campus, Q Block (Tutorial Block):
Monday to Thursday 08h30 to 16h30,
Friday 08h30 to 15h00 - City Campus, Room 124, First Floor:
Monday to Thursday 08h30 to 16h30,
Friday 08h30 to 15h00 - Indumiso, Library:
Monday to Thursday 08h30 to 19h30,
Friday 08h30 to 15h00
Saturday 09h00 to 15h00 - Riverside, Library:
Monday to Thursday 08h30 to 16h30,
Friday 08h30 to 15h00
Saturday 09h00 to 15h00
Useful Links
Improve your typing speed – http://learntotype.com
Plagiarism policy – http://library.dut.ac.za/Plagiarism%20Policy%20and%20Procedure%20for%20S…
Referencing guide – http://library.dut.ac.za/e-refguide/index.htm
Dictionary Links
Youtube links to writing tips
- Five tips to improve your writing – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgkRoYPLhts
- How to Write an Effective Essay: The Introduction – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN6IOSMviS4
- How to Write an Essay : How to Write an Introduction for an Essay – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1XjDCynNFY&list=PL3046E945ACFA8B15
- The Passive: When, why, and how to use it – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6pHfjH0Efg
- Then or Than? – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6PYKm_UCNo
- Writing in English – Comma Splices & 4 easy ways to fix them – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGqGWMoRJC0