Tag: Week 3
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How finding your writing style will benefit your writing in the future
Since we are in grade school, every teacher has told us something different about how we should be writing. Some teachers believe that using
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What’s Wrong with The Letter “I”?
Most teachers tell you to never use the letter “I” in your writings. But there’s nothing really wrong with using it, if anything it’s better.
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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?
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The importance of “I” in Academic Writing
In “I Need You to Say I” Kate McKinney Maddalena explains how students have been taught to avoid using I and referring to themself in academic writing for several reasons. This is done to prevent us from using it improperly, or even ruining the credibility of an argument being made. For example, in a paper…
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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!
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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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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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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.