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Pilita Posted 21 years ago
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If you are asked to use MLA format for an essay. Can you use first person?

0 If you are asked to use MLA format for an essay. Can you use first person? 0-
  

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0Well, Pilita, a search of the MLA and other websites did not provide me with an answer. Strictly, I see no reason why you could not. But I generally discourage my students from writing essays of any kind that require the use of 'I', as its use automatically creates an informality that is difficult to overcome, especially for learners of English.

— Mister Micawber

  • 0Well, Pilita, a search of the MLA and other websites did not provide me with an answer.
  • Strictly, I see no reason why you could not.
  • But I generally discourage my students from writing essays of any kind that require the use of 'I', as its use automatically creates an informality that is difficult to overcome, especially for learners of English.
  • Avoid it if you can when writing a formal paper.
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0Well, Pilita, a search of the MLA and other websites did not provide me with an answer. Strictly, I see no reason why you could not. But I generally discourage my students from writing essays of any kind that require the use of 'I', as its use automatically creates an informality that is difficult to overcome, especially for learners of English. Avoid it if you can when writing a formal paper
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0 I am confused with this essay because my teacher said write an essay using MLA format, but the essay is about this question: what has been the most valuable lesson you have learn in the Transfer College Student Program in this semestre?so, I think I have to use first person, 'cause the question is for me right? 0-
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0Yes indeed-- use first person singular in that case. Do you have the MLA handbook? If not, just google 'MLA format' and you'll get 143,000 pages of reference to it. 0-
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Honestly speaking, I think in MLA style paper it is highly undesirable as it immediately adds to much formality to your work. In academic writing you should refrain yourself from all kind of informality. The only relevant place where you can say "I" is at the end of your paper where in conclusion there is always a room for personal observations and conclusions. I think that more specific info

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