Writing Centre
Do you want to improve your writing skills?
The CUT Writing Centre helps students enhance their academic writing through tailored, in-person or virtual one-on-one and group consultations, as well as workshops. These interventions are conducted by qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced consultants, who are mainly postgraduate (master's and PhD) students.
Through guided interventions, the Writing Centre promotes intellectual independence, ethical academic practices, and lifelong learning.
What the Writing Centre Offers
Undergraduate Support
Supporting undergraduate students with planning, organising, and refining their essays, assignments, and academic submissions.
Postgraduate Support
Guiding postgraduate students through the complexities of research writing, including formulating concept notes and research proposals.
Ethical Academic Practices
Promoting academic integrity through guidance on proper referencing, avoiding plagiarism, and the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academic work.
Academic Style and Tone
Refining your academic style, tone, and register to ensure your writing meets the rigorous standards of higher education.
Key Initiatives
The Lexicon Project
In 2023, the Writing Centre continued its ongoing lexicon development project. In collaboration with the Faculty of Management Sciences, the Centre successfully produced a lexicon booklet. This collaborative effort involved faculty management, lecturers, and students working together to develop terminologies for Human Resources Management, Office Management and Technology, and Accounting and Auditing.
Endorsement: These terminologies were successfully verified, authenticated, and endorsed by the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB).
Multilingual Essay Writing Competition
Annually, the Writing Centre, in collaboration with the Language Development and Support Unit (LDSU), coordinates a high-level writing competition. This initiative allows students to cultivate their cultures through creative narratives while harnessing their research skills. Look out for competition information and announcements on eThuto.
Where to Find Us
Bloemfontein Campus
Student Academic Support Centre
Room 025, Ground Floor
Welkom Campus
G and H Building
Room H4
Consultation Hours
Monday to Friday | 08:00 to 16:30
Book an Appointment or Request a Workshop
Book a Consultation
Secure your one-on-one or group session with a writing consultant. Choose your campus below to view available slots and book your appointment.
Request a Workshop
Are you a lecturer or student representative looking to arrange a writing workshop for your class or society? Contact us to discuss your specific needs and schedule a session.
Email pmasingi@cut.ac.za to request a workshop →Mr Sam Masingi
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