ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Of all the questions we get in the writing classroom each semester, "Can I use 'I' in my paper" has to be the one most asked, and it isn't even close. Many of us have heard, and adhere to, "Don't use 'I' in your paper" but perhaps have forgotten why or never asked. Realistically, unless formally required to not do so, there really is no restriction on using "I" in your writing. That being said, your use of the subjective "I" should be used sparingly and in a way that is appropriate to the context and purpose of the text. This week we breakdown this common "rule" and discuss when it may be appropriate to use "I".
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