Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences: Useful Websites for Students

• Writing Lab

Provided by Centre for Aacademic Development (CAD) - Writing Lab is a service that provides free academic writing support to all  students.  

• The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Writing Lab

The VUT Writing Lab promotes the University’s mission of producing a scholarly environment that is conducive to learning and innovation. It also aims to promote independent academic writing skills among students.

• What is the Writing Lab?

It is a place where students of all disciplines and writing abilities can discuss their writing with a trained writing consultant. Methods which promote dialogue and inquiry, and approaches such as one-to-one and small group consultation will be used. It will help students become more independent and confident in their own writing.

• What is the purpose of the Writing Lab?

The purpose of the Writing Lab is to help students become better writers. Since that is focus, the Writing Lab does not proofread or edit work. We do, however, help students to become better proofreaders and editors of their own work.

• How does it work?

Students will have a private and confidential discussion about their writing with a trained writing consultant. Consultants have experience with writing at postgraduate level. They will be giving advice, suggestions and recommendations on writing.

• Do I need an appointment?

Yes. Students can drop by the Writing Lab at CAD bock, email  writinglab@vut.ac.za or call +27 16 950 7628-6761 to make an appointment with one of our consultants. The Writing Lab operates between 8:00 am and 18:00 pm on Mondays to Thursdays; then up till 15:00 on Fridays.

• What types of writing do you help with?

We help with the following:

• Proposals

• Technical Reports

• Thesis/Dissertation

• Referencing

• General writing skills

Bring these to your consultation:

1. A draft of your writing and assignment question or assignment instructions.

2. A pencil and an open mind.