<p>So should I not use contractions? Some people say that it's too formal =/</p>
<p>i think i left my contractions intact ;)</p>
<p>My essays = Contractions Central.</p>
<p>Do whatever you feel is best. :)</p>
<p>I feel sometimes yes, sometimes no. Play it by ear. If you sound like a robot don't do it and if you sound like a robot trying to sound human, don't do it. Just sound like, well, a human.</p>
<p>Whatever comes naturally, don't think about it too hard, or else you're just going to take your voice right out of the essay.</p>
<p>well then contractions it is =]</p>