I thought correct was the goal. I used proper grammar. I followed the structure. I cited everything. I got a B and a note that said: "You've mastered the rules. Now find your voice." I don't know what that means.
A friend told me to write like I'm explaining something to a friend. I tried. It felt too casual. Another friend said to add more of my own thoughts, not just summaries of sources. I tried that too. It felt like I was making things up.
How do you sound like yourself without sounding unprofessional? Is there a middle ground? I'm tired of getting B's on papers that are "fine" but not memorable.
A friend told me to write like I'm explaining something to a friend. I tried. It felt too casual. Another friend said to add more of my own thoughts, not just summaries of sources. I tried that too. It felt like I was making things up.
How do you sound like yourself without sounding unprofessional? Is there a middle ground? I'm tired of getting B's on papers that are "fine" but not memorable.
