Hello. I was just wondering if anyone knew how I can improve my writing. Ive been told by my professors that I have a lot of awkward sentences in my essays and I want to improve. Any suggestions or links would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
2006-11-19 15:42:32 · 3 answers · asked by lonelyroad182 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Read as much as you can. By reading the work of good writers, you will absorb some of their writing styles and structures. I recommend F. Scott Fitzgerald and the short stories of Alice Munro. Get a good grammar book and do the exercises that teach how to write correct sentences. See if you can take a grammar course.
2006-11-19 16:04:36 · answer #1 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well...try to proofread your essay before you turn it in. Oh and I have learned that you cannot really find the mistakes that you made in your own essay. Try to grab a friend that can proofread your essay. I'm good at writing today because I remember my mom used to buy me these lame grammer and writing books when I was a kid. Another way is to read a lot because it helps you see the different ways an author tries to tell the reader the plot or conflict of the story. But mostly, I think you should get a friend to proofread it for you.
2006-11-19 15:51:13 · answer #2 · answered by Amanda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One way is reading a lot, I listen to books on tapes. It expands your ability to use the English language. Other than that practice.
2006-11-19 15:45:00 · answer #3 · answered by Timothy C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋