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The Writing Centre supports the writing skill development of ALL students at Dalhousie. Whether students are transitioning from high school, beginning professional or graduate programs, or completing degrees, the Writing Centre staff and tutors can help students develop their communication skills so that students can be successful here at Dal and, in time, successful in the workplace.

Note to Faculty Members Teaching Classes This Fall

Please make note of the following:

1. If you would like a member of the Writing Centre to visit your class and give an introduction to our services, please contact Dr. Margie Bohan at c.bohan@dal.ca. Most visits take only 5-10 minutes and that is time well spent. Please book early. When booking a quick class visits remember to provide your name, course name, a preferred time, and the class location.

2. In-class workshops can also be arranged. Normally, these workshops are tailored to the specific class and last for 30-60 minutes.

3. Please include this note in your syllabus and/or on your BBLearn class site. You can make any changes necessary so that the message reflects your courses and the value of the Writing Centre for your discipline.

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Learning to write well contributes to good marks and, later, success in the workplace. Now is the time to improve your writing skills. You can visit the Writing Centre for assistance with your assignments. Staff and tutors help you to understand writing expectations and disciplinary conventions. The service is available six days a week (Monday & Tuesday 10-7; Wednesday & Thursday 10-9; Friday 10-4; and Sunday 12-5).

To book an appointment call 494-1963; email writingcentre@dal.ca; visit their website for online booking at dal.ca/writingcentre; or drop in to the Killam’s main floor Learning Commons (G40). (Tutors work in other locations such as on the Sexton and Bible Hill/Faculty of Agriculture Campuses, Weldon Law Library, Black Student Advising, and Native Education Centre.)

Also visit the Writing Centre’s Resource Guide at http://dal.ca.libguides.com/writingcentre for online guidance.

Finally, see their website for the schedule of seminars on writing issues including how to integrate source material appropriately into your work (avoid plagiarism).