Avoiding pronouns forces you to be more objective.
True
Observer effect
observing/experimenting with social/physical system
why does Maddalena think saying 'I' in academic writing actually make your ideas clearer and more honest?
it helps by thinking how using 'I' can show where their opinions come from and to make their writing more trustworthy.
using 'I' in college writing, enhancesclarity, ownership, and rhetorical sophistication
false
I-less-ness
writing that avoids the use of first-person pronouns
how can using 'I' help show which ideas are yours and which comes from others?
it encourages students to think about how first-person writing avoids confusion when using sources
emphasizes 'I' helps distinguish writer's interpretations from the claims others and reducing confusion
true
Rhetorical Sophistication
the ability to navigate complex writing task and transitions with clarity
What are some reasons Maddalena gives for encouraging the use of first-person?
it invites discussion of the essay's central argument and the shift from rigid writing rules.