<p>I used the word "didn't" and it went completely unnoticed when I proofread it. Is this the end of the world for me?</p>
<p>Not at all. When it fit the tone, I used contractions in my essays.</p>
<p>I’ve been told you should write your essays as if you were having a conversation, so I think you’re totally fine.</p>
<p>I kept mine fairly conversational, but I did avoid contractions. It must have sounded good, though, if it seemed completely normal when I proofread. Thanks for the help, though, this is what I wanted to hear.</p>
<p>Some essay books actually suggest you read out your essay to make sure it’s something you would actually say. If contractions were normal, then you’re fine.</p>
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<p>Great advice! Everybody should remember that college essays should be written organically.</p>
<p>■■■■■? please</p>
<p>Who exactly?</p>
<p>Despite what your English teacher tells you, contractions are perfectly fine to use *as long as they fit the tone of what you are writing. *</p>