For example, "When YOU steal from your your other people, YOU are probably acting immorally."
2007-04-20 16:58:39 · 5 answers · asked by sokrates 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
From what I understand, when writing an academic paper, you should write in the third person (he, she, they) instead of first person (I) or second person (you). I am working on my Master's Degree and except for reflective essays, I always write in the third person. Also, watch out that you don't switch back and forth between past and present tense. Hope that helps. =)
2007-04-20 17:16:34 · answer #1 · answered by Garden Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think "you" is too informal to be used in an academic paper - at least that's what my English teacher tells us.
2007-04-21 00:07:34 · answer #2 · answered by ~lil' ghetto azn kid~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rarely it might be acceptable.
In general it's good to avoid first person in formal papers
2007-04-21 00:34:05 · answer #3 · answered by happy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. After all- if you use "I" for everything, the Professor is going to think you're an egotistical maniac ! :)
2007-04-21 00:07:52 · answer #4 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically it should be
When one stealls from others, he is acting immorally.
(or if you're female, you can use she is acting imorally.)
2007-04-21 00:02:52 · answer #5 · answered by College Advisor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋