When writing fiction, a writer carefully chooses ... The point of view a writer chooses to write in, in the first or third person, can shape the way readers engage with the story and the way ...

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 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 ...