i hate to write in the 1st person in an essay any tips instead of just 'this author'?

Question

I was taught never to write in the 1st person, always the 3rd + even in reflection I still really object to 1st person. Any tips on suitable terms I could use instead of this author believes.... etc. I need to be relevant to my thoughts and I obviously need to have the same use of tense all the way thru the assignment. Any help gratefully recieved!!

Answer 1

I use "it is submitted that", "it is believed that" or other passive-voice expressions.

Answer 2

Adrixia makes some good points. If you don't have hard facts to back something up you can use the 'anecdotal evidence suggests...' line for something that is a general or popular opinion. I would talk to your teacher about the specific terms you use as it depends on the essay as to the most appropriate term to use. This author/writer does sound clumsy at first but sometimes it's the only correct way for an academic paper.

Answer 3

I too share your 3rd person essay voice. I think it sounds best, not juvenile. My suggestion is not to even imply that there is a single belief, by you the author. Just write it as fact and word your sentences to that affect. For example:

This author believes that the unemployment rate in Michigan is too high.

change to:

The unemployment rate in Michigan is too high.

Use facts to back up what you write instead of being so passive or opinionated- you feel you need to add "this author believes" just cut it out totally.

Answer 4

There are other acceptable forms of 3rd person references other than "this author". One of the most common is to refer to his last name. For example I will use "John Doe" as the author's name.

Try:
Doe believes, Doe states, Doe's work leans toward, Doe shows his writing style by, Doe details, Doe's use of verbs, Doe reveals, Doe's specific use of, By using this word choice, Doe....

I hope this helps answer, or I apologize if this is not what you meant!

Answer 5

Write it as if it were a TV interview or a radio interview? That would allow you to break it up and describe things outside the 1st person perspective.

Answer 6

What I do when I'm writing first person, is picture myself either in a story, or reading the paper aloud like a speech. Depending on the type paper you are writing. For me things come natural, and I write what comes to my head. If it doesn't sound or look good, throw it out. Try avoiding "to be" words like "is, are, was, am."

Answer 7

Instead of "This author" try " The author". You could also assume an alias and write in the 3rd person.

Answer 8

Writing in the first person should be easier and more fun. First person is "I" and you really don't need any other name. "Me" is also first person but "I" is subjective and "me" is objective. That means "I" is the subject and "me" is the object. Examples:
I like to walk in the rain.
Please give me the newspaper.
Second person is "he/she" and third is "we" This person is the way newspapers and magazines write. No names for the writer.

Answer 9

the author
or the name of the author ie, Keats, Shakespeare, etc
try not using the term "believe"...ie, Keats' conception of the world was highly influenced by ...whatever.
Also, try looking for symilar words to replace believe or whatever on http://www.thesaurus.com

Good luck!

Answer 10

You mean you refer to yourself as "the author" you don't need to do this. Just state what your saying and it is implied the that person who wrote it (you, the author) believes what they write.

Answer 11

One- If one goes swimming at the pool
if one is sick
if one hates school
one can say