Guest Spiral Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Just wondering whether it is expected for me to write my next essay in the first or second person for university level? It seems so different to my other studies and somehow I've missed which tense to write in - any help?? Spiral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I imagine it would depend on the title of the assignment. If it a reflective piece, then it would be about you, so you would be saying "I did" etc. If it a standard academic piece, then it s not about your opinions, but about the research and evidence. So "practitioners" etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jenpercy Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 that's first or third. Second person is "you" lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spiral Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 that's first or third. Second person is "you" lol I realised that just after I posted - whoops a daisy! It's been ages since I wrote and I think my nerves are creeping in! Right now I'd be happy writing about my cat - or the goldfish - or doing a shopping list; It is possible that one may prefer to purchase a larger package of baked bean!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_705 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Hi Spiral It may depend and what level the course is at, and whether it is a reflective account of your practice. Certainly in my level 1 studies with the OU it has been OK to use I..... However, at level 2 I now have to say ' this essay will explain'. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 May be worth asking your tutor as mine is so supportive and helps me iron out simple things like this..... even as silly as they seem and it does depend on course like others here have mentioned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_9650 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 All our stuff has to be written in the third person which is a bit of a pain when its a practice evidence report! Have to think a bit creatively so as no to over repeat phrases such as "it is the practioners practice to ......" etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_7227 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 It was always third person when I did my degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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