A couple of years ago, I was super stressed and made the stupid decision to use a personal essay writing service in the laziest way possible. I just paid my money, downloaded a paper, and submitted it as is. Didn't read it properly, didn't change anything. Guess what happened?
I got called in for a meeting with the professor. The writing style was completely different from my previous work, and they had a hunch. I got a zero on the paper and a formal warning. It was humiliating and terrifying.
So, here's my advice on how to actually use these services without shooting yourself in the foot. Use them as a tool, not a crutch. A good paper from a service should be your study guide or your template. Read it multiple times until you understand the arguments.
Rewrite every single sentence in your own voice. Add your own examples. Challenge the points the writer made. By the time you're done, the final product should be something you could have written, even if you didn't. It’s a massive amount of work, but it keeps you safe, you actually learn, and you end up with a paper you can be proud of. Don't be dumb like I was.
Be smart about it!
I got called in for a meeting with the professor. The writing style was completely different from my previous work, and they had a hunch. I got a zero on the paper and a formal warning. It was humiliating and terrifying.
So, here's my advice on how to actually use these services without shooting yourself in the foot. Use them as a tool, not a crutch. A good paper from a service should be your study guide or your template. Read it multiple times until you understand the arguments.
Rewrite every single sentence in your own voice. Add your own examples. Challenge the points the writer made. By the time you're done, the final product should be something you could have written, even if you didn't. It’s a massive amount of work, but it keeps you safe, you actually learn, and you end up with a paper you can be proud of. Don't be dumb like I was.
Be smart about it!