Category: Wk 3: Writing the Right Words
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Finding Yourself In Your Writing
Sister Molly Heine explains how finding yourself in your writing is crucial in having a relatable and defining essay compared to others.
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Saying “I” in Writing
Saying “I” can very helpful in writing. It is a skill we were denied to use, but now will help make things more personal.
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First Person Writing Isn’t So Bad
We are often told the rules of using “I” in our writing which has made us afraid to use the word ‘I” entirely. Let’s change that mindset.
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There is an “I” in Writing. Why Not Use It.
There is an “I’ in Writing. Why not use it. Maddalena educates us on WHY the “I” in College Writing is arguably necessary.
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First-Person Writing is Good, Actually
First-person writing humanizes text, giving it ownership and power. Yet, many writers don’t learn that until they start college.
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Finding your Style of Writing
I didn’t know how to find the style and voice or that I even had one, but Heines summarizes what I did to find my way of writing pretty well.
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The First Person Fears
Kate McKinney Maddalena’s article, “‘I need you to say ‘I’”: Why First Person Is Important in College Writing” communicates to its readers that it
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How To Find Your Writing Style And Voice
Finding your style and voice is important in order to become a proficient writer. The more you write the better you will write.
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My Voice In Writing
Finding a personal writing style makes life easier. Here are some things that helped me and continue to help me find mine.
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First Person Pronouns in Writing – A Retrospective.
A retrospective look at first-person pronoun use in writing, how the way it’s taught (or not) impacts writers, and if it should be allowed.