So, when it suits your purpose, you will probably need to break some of the old rules, such as the rule that prohibit first person pronouns (i.e. “I” or “we”) in academic writing. This handout will ...

Many people try to write sentences as objectively as possible when they want to assert something, recommend good things, or educate and explain something. However, Peter Ellerton, a critical ...

BETTER: Asch’s research on conformity is interesting for several reasons. 5. Try to avoid first-person writing (when possible) and, especially, opinions (unless first-person writing is asked for ...

Many students are taught never to use the first person (i.e., I or we) in academic writing. While the use of the first person has historically been rare, the practice has changed in recent years. The ...