Question

True or false: Second person ("you" pronouns) should not be used in

academic essays, because it is too informal.

Answer 1

Short Answer: True

Long Answer:

Generally, it is best to avoid second person pronouns as it is too personal, and therefore, informal.

Answer 2

True.

Step-by-step explanation:

Generally, it is best to avoid second person pronouns in scholarly writing because they remove the distance between the reader and the writer. Instead, try to use first or third person pronouns to enhance clarity. Most Walden programs and APA (2020) allow the appropriate use of first person.