s achievements. This format is often used to show how historical influences color and shape an individual.DO's:i. Isolate personal traits and attributesii. Briefly describe a family member who has inspired you to pursue your education or particular professional vocation.iii. You may discuss, briefly, any struggles that your family has overcome.DONT's:i. Overstate family problems.ii. Appear to be asking for pity.iii. Place so much importance on your family's struggle that you lose focus on your own struggles and achievements. Remember that the Family History format's purpose is to highlight YOUR achievements & YOUR ability to cope with family obstacles.Writing Tips (step 3 of 4) STEP 3. EXECUTIONWriting with a Distinctive VoiceOnce you've gathered your information and selected a structure for your essay, you are now ready to write your statement. A key element of the writing process is choosing a particular point of view from which to present your information. Of course, your choice of perspective depends on the particular style you have developed over the years. The following is an analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of applying a particular writing voice to personal statement drafting.1. Third Party NarratorIn terms of personal statement drafting, this approach is creative, different, and, if done correctly, very effective. A third party's viewpoint is particularly effective in telling stories of personal growth and evolution. This narrative voice often employs the perspective of a teacher, parent or a friend telling your personal story.2. First PersonThis is the most basic and common voice. This employs the use of the word "I." This approach is great for most formats. Professional and graduate school applicants most often use this approach because it is the most direct. The greatest danger this approach presents, is boring the reader if you do not vary your sentence structure. Avoid placing subjects in front of predicate...
