Hi, I am Nafey, and I grade college essays for a living.
I’m Nafey Ud Din, a university English lecturer. Every semester I read hundreds of student essays, research papers, and exam answers. I see the same mistakes again and again, and most of them are easy to fix once someone explains them clearly.
That is why I started this blog. It is the advice I give students in office hours, written down for anyone who needs it.
Who this site is for
This site is for college freshmen, community college students, and returning adult learners who want to:
- Write stronger essays and research papers
- Get MLA and APA citations right
- Read and analyze literature with confidence
- Communicate with professors without feeling awkward
- Study smarter for exams
- Use AI tools honestly and within their college’s rules
If you have ever stared at a blank page the night before a paper is due, this blog is for you.
My background
- Teaching: I teach English at university level at Akhuwat College University Kasur and Alliant College of Professional Studies in Lahore, Pakistan.
- Education: MPhil in English Literature from the University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore, and a BS in English from the University of Education, Lahore.
- Academic interests: American literature, postmodernism, postcolonial literature, Shakespeare, and cognitive approaches to fiction.
- Educational content: I contribute to TransparentPULSE, an English proficiency platform by Transparent Language, and I create test-prep material for university entrance exams.
What you can expect here
Every article is written by me, based on real teaching experience. I use original examples, step-by-step instructions, and templates you can use right away. When rules come from official sources, such as the MLA Handbook or the APA Publication Manual, I check them against those sources. Read more in my Editorial Policy.
The views on this site are my own and do not represent the institutions where I teach.
Get in touch
Have a question about an essay, a topic you want me to cover, or feedback on a post? Visit the Contact page or email me at info@nafeyuddin.com.