Thanks for the tips everyone.
I'm trying hard at improving.
I think I may have put my finger on something.
I believe I have a tendency to opt for verbs as opposed to nominalisations in my essay writing.
Resultantly, it sounds informal, as if it is being spoken and waffles on.
Are nominalisations the way to go when writing formal essays?
I was discussing it with my tutor and I think it may be the core of my essay writing woes.
Also, this link suggests that:
'Nominalisations are useful in academic writing because they convey an objective, impersonal tone. Nominalisations can also make the text more concise because they can pack a great deal of information in a few words.'
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/students/wdc/learning/language/grammar/nominalisations.htmThis is exactly what I need out of my writing.
Should I practise nominalisating my sentences and incorporate this into my writing?
Do other people around the forum prefer to use nominalisations when writing formal essays?
Feedback much appreciated. Thanks.