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Webster's New World English Grammar Handbook by 
English essentials: What Every College Student Needs to Know about Grammar, Punctuation, and Usage by 
"while many avid readers relish books written by the great vagabonds, such as Twain, Kerouac, London, etc., there is still a fascinating body of work put out by college professors. Some academics, such as J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, are so widely read that few realize that their careers were intricately interwoven with the university system for many decades."
Read the rest of the article Famous Writers Who Flourished in Academia to explore well-known and not-so-well known authors who found their talents while honing their scholarly writing abilities, from Tolkien and Lewis to Lawrence Ferlinghetti (pictured here with a young Sylvia Whitman)
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Feel overwhelmed with a lot of new information or advice? Need someone to talk you through how to find resources for academic writing? The AUK Library team is here to help you find your footing when it comes to making the most of our resources and support your academic success. Visit us on campus or book a research consultation appointment to seek support!
For info visit AUK ➤ Academics ➤ Library, for appointments visit here
Contact information: 1802040 or 22248399 ext. 3070 or library@auk.edu.kw
Campus Location: Library Building in front of central courtyard
(Image: Quiet Reading Area - courtesy of Hoda Al Kotob)
If you're not sure how to approach your academic writing projects, or just want a helpful pair of eyes to look over your work, you can request a one-to-one or group consultation with a trained tutor who can help you with any stage of the writing process, from understanding your assignment to developing and expanding your ideas and organizing your thoughts into a coherent whole. You'll also get advice on clear communication, academic writing and citation rules, and incorporating research research into your work.
For info and appointments visit AUK ➤ Academics ➤ Writing & Tutoring Center
Contact information: 1802040 ext. 3200 | 3201 | 3202 or writing@auk.edu.kw
Campus Location: Student Center - Floor 3
Visit the university's course description catalogue to see what upcoming ENGL Writing classes will be available
Visit the Department of English homepage to discover more about studying Anglophone language and literature while at AUK
