What person is a reflective essay written in?

A reflective essay is a relatively broad category of academic essay writing. There is no one correct type of reflective essay. In fact, you could be asked to write a reflective essay that is written in the first person or the third person. Most reflective essays will be thesis-driven.

Can Reflections be in first person?

Q: Can I write in first person? A: Yes (unless your professor says otherwise). Most academic writing is formal and requires you to write in third person, but because reflective essays are more personal, and you’re reflecting about your thoughts and experiences, in most cases you may use first person.

What is a first person reflection?

Reflection papers are formal in tone and written using first person singular (I, me, my, mine) to convey your own reactions, perceptions and experiences.

What is an example of 1st person point of view?

First Person Point of View First person POV can be singular or plural. The singular form uses “I” or “me” and the plural form uses the word “we.” Both are used to give the writer’s personal perspective. I always look forward to my summer vacation at the beach. I like to collect seashells and swim in the ocean.