Pronoun Usage in Academic Writing

The video tutorial discusses the importance of avoiding first and second-person pronouns in academic writing to maintain objectivity. It explains the use of first, second, and third-person pronouns, emphasizing the preference for third-person objective pronouns in academic essays. The tutorial provides strategies to replace or eliminate first and second-person pronouns, offering examples and alternatives. It concludes with a reminder to seek help from the Writing Center if needed.

Why is it important to avoid first and second person pronouns in academic writing?

• To make the writing more personal

• To maintain objectivity

• To engage the reader directly

• To simplify the writing process

Which of the following is a first-person pronoun?

• It

• They

• I

• You

In which type of writing are first-person pronouns commonly used?

• Academic essays

• Technical reports

• Research articles

• Personal essays

Which pronoun is used in third-person objective writing?

• I

• We

• He/She

• You

What is the main characteristic of third-person objective writing?

• It provides an unbiased point of view

• It uses first-person pronouns

• It describes the thoughts of multiple characters

• It includes the author's opinions

When is it appropriate to use second-person pronouns in writing?

• In personal diaries

• In research articles

• In technical writing

• In academic essays

What is a common mistake when using 'you' in academic writing?

• Making the writing more personal

• Providing clear instructions

• Engaging the reader

• Assuming the reader's knowledge

How can you replace 'you' in a sentence to make it more academic?

• Use 'I'

• Use 'we'

• Use 'they'

• Use 'one'

What is a strategy to avoid using 'you' in writing?

• Use 'I believe'

• Use a specific group name

• Use 'our opinion'

• Use 'we think'

Which of the following is a method to eliminate first-person pronouns?

• Use 'they'

• Use 'you'

• Use 'one'

• Use 'we'