Tag: Personal Voice
-
Writing in the first-person isn’t wrong. You just have to know how to do it right.
Writing in the first person has been discouraged. But in my experience it was never explained why. now I understand it is to keep the content objective.
-
Eye for an “I”
For decades, students have been told to stay away from the personal pronoun “I”. So, to use “I” or not to use “I”? Who cares?
-
Reclaiming Your Voice When Writing
What if I told you that using “I” may actually benefit your writing! Despite what professors have advised, using first person is worthwhile!
-
The Importance of Using “I” in your writing
Many students including myself were taught in schools to refrain from using “I” when writing essays. Using I was described as being unprofessional,
-
Yes, We Are Allowed To Use “I”
We are allowed to use “I” in college writing because we have the opportunity to express our voice. First person give us ownership and freedom to write.
-
“I” Was Wrong, Until “I” Wasn’t
Despite what we may have been taught growing up, the us of personal “I” voice can sometimes work in professional writing.