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POST 1;

Module 4 Assignment 1 Discussion: Using the First Person in Research Writing

Using personal pronouns in scholarly writing is part of the process used by the writer to assert his or her own voice and has its advantages and disadvantages. The advantages are. First, that the researcher uses a personal pronoun such as “I,” his or her voice relays perspectives regarding research being presented and to explain his or her “claim or point of view.” The reader can visualize what the researcher is personally trying to express; writing and composition may even help him or her to convey a sense of openness and trustworthiness.

Second, when a personal pronoun such as “we,” in science and medicine is used, it is easier for the researcher to articulate the facts that he or she wants to make known through use of presentation, research findings, and the results from the full study. For example, the use of a personal pronoun such as “I, me, my” in social sciences and humanities,” is more acceptable now to relay the process and to make the connection while the information is being presented. Readers will become more at ease based on the researcher’s tone, the positions taken, and information provided regarding experiences and reflections. As they continue to receive this written information, they would be more engrossed and persuaded to read further, they get the researcher’s complete account (Connectionusfund.org, 2015; Locke, Silverman, & Spirduso, 2010).

Disadvantages of the researcher’s use of the personal pronoun “I,” are: first, that it can result in bias, personal (self-serving, limited, one-dimensional) approach or views to experiences or study. The information would be perceived as the opinion and perspectives of one researcher. It may seem as if the he or she is just talking and providing information that cannot be supported by other professionals. Second, there is nothing to compare the facts with; to other views presented to ensure there is no bias. For example, the researcher could be providing information that is bias based on personal- experiences, perceptions, values, beliefs, the facts or data may be distorted to coincide with his or her posit or theoretical approach. Also, it would be difficult to change from one personal pronoun to another and identify researchers and participants appropriately and all disciplines do not use the same personal pronouns within their research writings as indicated in the advantages above (Connectionusfund.org, 2015; Locke, Silverman, & Spirduso, 2010).

An academic institution would not permit the use of personal pronoun because disciplines do not use the same ones within their research to identify how associations are made as indicated in the advantages above. For example, “we, us, our” is “plural personal pronouns” used in science and medicine; “I, me, my” are “singular personal pronouns” used in social sciences and humanities; and were used to describe “research activities, procedures, or the structure of the text,” “indicate their stance or opinion on an idea” or to make their claim; A research report that uses “I” through the entire history of the research from beginning to completion would sound repetitive, self-centered, boring, and would not recognize the contributions of previous researchers or other participants unless the pronoun was changed to a plural form (Locke, Silverman, & Spirduso, 2010).

A position of agreement with the institutions’ perspective is taken because it is difficult to know which process to follow regarding personal pronouns; it is best to do what is suggested within the discipline the research is being conducted for and that will guarantee the correct language, writing style, research and method is being applied. The students will be conducting research for their disciplines as professionals and should know what is most appropriate and will be acceptable to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) (Locke, Silverman, & Spirduso, 2010).

References

ConnectUSFund. (2015). 11 Advantages and Disadvantages of First Person Narration.

ConnectUSFund. The Global Issues Blog. Retrieved from

http://connectusfund.org/11-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-first-person-

narration.

Locke, L. F.; Silverman, S. J.; & Spirduso, W. W. (2010, April). Reading and Understanding

Research. Sage Publications, Inc. Retrieve from

https://resources.online.argosy.edu/programs/online_degree_coursecatalog/course_info_2

_book.asp?course_code= HS6022_5W.

POST 2;

• What are the pros and cons of using personal pronouns in scholarly writing?

The pros of using personal pronouns in scholarly writing include: demonstration of activities the researchers undertook, explaining how the text is organized, to demonstrate the researchers results, to demonstrate personal reflections or experiences and to express a personal point of view from the researcher’s perspective (Ridley, 2008). When the writer expresses their opinion, it does however show that it is their opinion, which can be viewed as negative in scholarly writing because it is an opinion. If the writer can support their opinion with scholarly resources however, the use of personal pronouns is acceptable provided there are more facts than opinions presented. Using personal pronouns can also show whether the writer agrees and supports the quoted information or disagrees and gives the opportunity to explain why they disagree (Ridley, 2008). Another con is that the writer may rely too much on their own opinion, asserting their beliefs too much using personal pronouns and the reader may become confused on what is fact and what is opinion on the writer’s part.

• Why would most academic institutions not permit the use of these pronouns?

Most academic institutions would not permit the use of personal pronouns because they want the writer to rely on scholarly sources more than their own opinions and beliefs. Most academic institutions want writers to obtain information from “peer-reviewed journals, books, and carefully selected sources from the Internet” (Argosy, 2017). This information does not contain the writer’s opinions, just the findings of the original researchers.

• Do you agree or disagree with this perspective that institutions hold? Why or why not?

The writer does agree to a certain extent because when composing a research paper for class, the information should be based on previous research that is credible. When a writer begins using personal pronouns it is possible they would insert more of their own opinion than basing the provided information on previously proven facts and research. The writer also believes that a certain amount of agreement or disagreement should be permitted, if the writer is clearly stating it is their belief or opinion. In allowing this, an institution would be encouraging further discussion on the topic the writer addresses amongst fellow students.

References

Argosy University. 2017. Overview of Research Models. Retrieved from: myeclassonline.com.

Ridley, D. (03/2008). The Literature Review, A Step-by-Step Guide for Students , 1st Edition. [Argosy University]. Retrieved from https://digitalbookshelf.argosy.edu/#/books/978144…