Facilities and Resources

About the Writing Center

The Writing Center at NDU is a vital academic support unit committed to enhancing students' English language skills. Our mission encompasses offering one-on-one student consultations and conducting diverse workshops throughout the semester, addressing topics such as "Avoiding Plagiarism" and job interview skills. Our team of consultants consists of experienced English instructors ready to support all NDU students, regardless of their major.

Our Services

At the Writing Center, we:

1. Provide guidance in essential techniques for effective academic writing.
2. Cultivate a welcoming environment where students can build confidence in their English writing abilities.
3. Create opportunities for students to practice writing across the curriculum and share their work with qualified tutors.
4. Organize small group workshops to encourage peer writing exercises, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
5. Offer handouts on grammar, APA Style formatting, and other relevant areas of interest.

All our services are provided free of charge.

Come Prepared

The Writing Center is here to assist you at any stage of your writing process. We encourage you to bring your thoughts, questions, essays, notes, and assignment guidelines, along with a hard copy of your essay or a first draft on a USB drive. The best approach is to come prepared for a productive discussion about your writing. Rest assured, we've encountered a wide range of writing challenges and eagerly welcome your work.

Location

You're invited to visit the Writing Center, conveniently located in the Faculty of Humanities – Pink Building, Ground floor – Room HA 114.

For further information, please reach out to us via:
- Phone: 09-218950 Ext. 2375
- Email: writingcenter@ndu.edu.lb

Operating hours for Fall 2017-2018:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday (MWF): 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, Thursday (TTH): 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Additional Services

We offer the following services:

1. One-on-one Tutorials: Our sessions last 30 minutes, and we provide assistance for writing in any subject.
2. Small-group Tutorials: Occasionally, students with similar writing assignments collaborate in small groups, engaging in peer review sessions facilitated by our writing tutors. This process includes guidance, questions, and feedback.
3. Walk-in Tutorials: We offer a limited number of walk-in appointments. If a cancellation or open slot becomes available, walk-in students can utilize that time.
4. Workshops: The Writing Center hosts a series of workshops covering various writing-related topics and software applications.
5. Computers and Software: We have eight computers with internet access, equipped with software programs to assist in idea generation, organization, grammar and mechanics improvement, resume writing, and more. Visit our links page for an ever-expanding list of writing-related resources.
6. Handouts: We provide a wide array of useful handouts covering topics such as source documentation, thesis statement development, paragraph structuring, and proofreading.
7. Resource Books: Our library includes resource materials available for students and faculty interested in teaching writing, critical analysis, essay composition, and more.

If you have questions, comments, or suggestions on how we can better serve you, please don't hesitate to contact us. We value your input and aim to provide the support you need.

 

APA 7 Paper Format

 

Business Communication Handouts

Grammar Handouts

Research Paper Handouts

Writing Handouts