Mistake #1 : First vs Third Person Narrative
Two common problems relating to narrative are sometimes found in ESL writing. Firstly, there is the unnecessary interchanging between the two which can be difficult for the reader to follow. Secondly, there is the incorrect choice of narrative in a given context.
When writing in the academic context, it is almost always best to write in the third-person narrative. This is a well-established HIDDEN RULE in academia and failing to abide by it can result in poorer grading of a piece of work.
PRACTICAL TIP : Read your paragraphs and check each takes a consistent narrative perspective. In academia, check your writing for personal pronouns (I, my, me, we, our etc.) which indicate a first-person narrative to ensure that you are writing in the third-person.
Two common problems relating to narrative are sometimes found in ESL writing. Firstly, there is the unnecessary interchanging between the two which can be difficult for the reader to follow. Secondly, there is the incorrect choice of narrative in a given context.
When writing in the academic context, it is almost always best to write in the third-person narrative. This is a well-established HIDDEN RULE in academia and failing to abide by it can result in poorer grading of a piece of work.
PRACTICAL TIP : Read your paragraphs and check each takes a consistent narrative perspective. In academia, check your writing for personal pronouns (I, my, me, we, our etc.) which indicate a first-person narrative to ensure that you are writing in the third-person.
