The Write Site / Die Skryfsentrum

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝗙𝗦 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 2025.

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Click on the following link and book an Online or F2F session with a Write Site consultant at least two working days in advance: https://api.ufs.ac.za/login.aspx?SiteID=79

Calling all UFS outstanding students: its your time to shine! Step up and showcase your hard work, dedication, and achievements by applying for the 2024 Student of the Year Awards. Whether you excel in academics, leadership, community service, or innovation, this is your chance to be recognised and celebrated on a grand scale.

Ready to make your mark? Submit your application today. The spotlight awaits- you have earned it!

📚Visit the Writing Centre’s online booking system and make a booking 🤓

Click on the following link and book an Online or F2F session with a Write Site consultant at least two working days in advance: https://api.ufs.ac.za/login.aspx?SiteID=79

AI Tools in Higher Education: Go prompt yourself

The use and permittance of artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT at the University of the Free State should be discouraged, writes Dr Peet van Aardt. A decade ago, academics were encouraged to find ways to incorporate social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter in their teaching. Seeing as students were spending so much time on these platforms, the idea was that we need to take the classroom to them. Until we found out young people do not use social media to study, but rather to create and share entertaining content.

Read more: https://ufsweb.co/4fIXhpH

Read Sarah Kelleher's award-winning essay on her best writing tip: https://www.thewriterscollege.com/best-writing-tip-learn-to-write-garbage/

We've all been there!😆

Meet the team!😎
It’s that time of the week again! We want to introduce you to our amazing writing consultants who keep the Write Site running smoothly.🤓

Next up is Allycia van Wyk!

What did you study/which degree(s) do you currently hold?🎓
B.ED in Further Education and Training Phase.

How long have you been at the Write Site?🗓️
5 years.

What is your favourite book?📚
My all-time favourite - The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling.

What is your favourite thing about being a consultant at the UFS Writing Centre?🤩
Meeting different students from different backgrounds, who study different courses and being able to guide them to guide their ideas in writing.

What advice would you give to young academics?🧐
Don't be afraid of making mistakes; they are the best way to learn!

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The Write Site is open for the second semester!🎉

Visit the Writing Centre’s online booking system and make a booking!

Click on the following link and book an Online or F2F session with a Write Site consultant at least two working days in advance: https://api.ufs.ac.za/login.aspx?SiteID=79

We can help you with:

✅Guidance on Argumentation: Learn how to build a strong case in your essays and assignments.

✅Structure Support: We will show you how to organise your ideas clearly and logically in your texts.

✅Language Tips: Get advice on choosing the right words and phrases to express your ideas.

We do not edit your work for you, but we will help you become a self-sufficient editor of your own writing.📈

Come as often as you like: It is entirely free, and you can visit us as frequently as needed.🤓

Today’s mood: 💪

🎈❗New look, same epic experience!❗🎈
We are thrilled to show off our freshly painted red doors! 🥳 Come have a look and see the awesomeness for yourself! 😎

Don’t forget to enter our FREE short story competition 🏆🥇 Win up to NZ $1,000.00 and publication in an anthology of winning stories! https://www.thewriterscollege.com/the-writers-college-annual-short-story-competition/