This document discusses points of view in academic writing. It states that academic writing should use the third person point of view and avoid first and second person. First person uses pronouns like "I" and "we", second person uses "you", and third person uses nouns and pronouns like "he", "she", "it", and "they". The document provides examples of each point of view and explains why third person is generally preferred for formal, objective academic writing. It emphasizes practicing identifying the point of view in examples and learning to present ideas in third person for APA formatted writing.
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Point of view is the perspective from which an essay is written. The following chart lists
both the personal pronouns and their possessive forms used with these points of view:
Singular Plural
First Person I, me (my, mine) we, us (our, ours)
Second Person you (your, yours) you (your, yours)
Third Person she, her (her, hers)
he, him (his)
it (its)
one (one’s)
them, they (their, theirs)
When choosing appropriate point of view for academic or formal writing,
consider the type and purpose of the assignment.
Consistency is Key!
When using any of the three points of view, maintaining consistency is vital. Switching
between points of view can be confusing for the reader. Choose a suitable perspective
and then stay with it.
Unclear: The accident happened right in front of us so you could see who was at fault.
Revised: The accident happened right in front of us so we could see who was at fault.
FIRST PERSON
First-person point of view is used to write stories/narratives or examples about
personal experiences from your own life. Note the following paragraph:
Several people have made a lasting impression on me. I remember one person
in particular who was significant to me. Mr. Smith, my high school English teacher,
helped my family and me through a difficult time during my junior year. We
appreciated his care, kindness, and financial help after the loss of our home in a
devastating fire.
Note: Academic writing often requires us to avoid first-person point of view in favor
of third-person point of view, which can be more objective and convincing. Often,
students will say, “I think the author is very convincing.” Taking out I makes a stronger
statement or claim: “The author is very convincing.”
POINT OF VIEW IN
ACADEMIC WRITING
SECOND PERSON
Second-person point of view, which directly addresses the reader, works well for
giving advice or explaining how to do something. A process analysis paper would be a
good choice for using the second-person point of view, as shown in this paragraph:
In order to prepare microwave popcorn, you will need a microwave and a box
of microwave popcorn which you’ve purchased at a grocery store. First of all, you
need to remove the popcorn package from the box and take off the plastic wrap. Next,
open your microwave and place the package in the center with the proper side up.
Then set your microwave for the suggested number of minutes as stated on the box.
Finally, when the popcorn is popped, you’re ready for a great treat.
Note: Academic writing generally avoids second-person point of view in favor of third-
person point of view. Second person can be too casual for formal writing, and it can also
alienate the reader if the reader does not identify with the idea.
Replacing You
In academic writing, sometimes you needs to be replaced with nouns or proper nouns to
create more formality or to clarify the ...
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2. Writing in theThird Person
■ Point of view is the perspective from which an essay is written. In academic writing, we
write in the third person. Always avoid first and second person points of view in
academic writing.
■ The following chart lists both the personal pronouns and their possessive forms used
with these points of view:
First Person I, me (my, mine) we, us (our, ours)
Second Person You (your, yours)
Third Person She (her, hers), he (him, his), it (its), one (ones), they (them, their,
theirs)
3. First Person Point ofView
■ First-person point of view is used to write stories/narratives or examples about
personal experiences from your own life. Unless your instructor asks you to include
personal experiences in your essay or other instances of academic writing, you should
not use first person pronouns.Academic writing often requires us to avoid first-person
point of view in favor of third-person point of view, which can be more objective and
convincing. Often, students will say, “I think the author is very convincing.” Taking out
I makes a stronger statement or claim: “The author is very convincing.”
Example of first person point of view:
Several people have made a lasting impression on me. I remember one person in particular
who was significant to me. Mr. Smith, my high school English teacher, helped my family and
me through a difficult time during my junior year. We appreciated his care, kindness, and
financial help after the loss of our home in a devastating fire.
4. Second Person Point ofView
■ Second-person point of view directly addresses the reader.The word “you” can be
either written (“you should read the book”) or implied (“read the book”).Academic
writing generally avoids second-person point of view in favor of third person point of
view. Second person can be too casual for formal writing, and it can also alienate the
reader if the reader does not identify with the idea.
Example of second person point of view:
In order to prepare microwave popcorn, you will need a microwave and a
box of microwave popcorn which you’ve purchased at a grocery store. First
of all, you need to remove the popcorn package from the box and take off
the plastic wrap. Next, open your microwave and place the package in the
center with the proper side up. Then set your microwave for the suggested
number of minutes as stated on the box. Finally, when the popcorn is
popped, you’re ready for a great treat.
5. Second Person Point ofView
In academic writing, sometimes “you” needs to be replaced with nouns or proper nouns to
create more formality or to clarify the idea. Here are some examples:
Inappropriate Use of “You” Revised to Replace “You”
The author shows that uprisings in prison often occur when you
allow overcrowded conditions.
The author shows that uprisings in prison often occur when
authorities allow overcrowded conditions. (Identifies who is doing
what).
In Russia, you usually have to stand in long lines to buy
groceries.
Russian customers usually have to stand in long lines to buy
groceries. (Identifies who is doing what).
In many states, you have prisons with few rehabilitation
programs.
In many states, few prisons have rehabilitation programs.
6. Third Person Point ofView
Third-person point of view identifies people by proper noun (a given name such as Ella Clark) or
noun (such as teachers, students, doctors, or players) and uses the pronouns he, she, and they.
Third person also includes the use of one, everyone, and anyone.
Most formal, academic writing uses the third person. Note the use of various third-person nouns
and pronouns in the following:
The bosses at the factory have decided that employees need a day of in-
house training. Times have been scheduled for everyone. Several senior
employees will be required to make five-minute presentations. One is not
eager to speak in front of others since she’s very shy. Another one,
however, is anxious to relate her expertise.The variation in routine should
provide an interesting day for all people concerned.
7. Practice
■ Choose the point of view that is used:
■ 1.To make French toast, first, take a skillet and turn the stove on low (second person
point of view; Although the pronoun “YOU” is not included, the use of second person
point of view is implied).
■ 2.The author shows us that the theme is all about love for fellow man (first person
point of view as indicated by the use of “us”).
■ 3. A reader would likely make note of the author’s use of “cheap” in the text as
opposed to ”frugal” (third person point of view, and the point of view that is
appropriate for academic writing).
8. Now that you have gained skills and understanding of appropriately presenting your ideas by
using a third-person point of view, you will now move on to continuing to learn how to
incorporate ideas into your own writing with the correct use of APA format.
Happy reading, analyzing, and writing!