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Can You Use “I” in a Thesis? First Person, Passive Voice and Academic Objectivity (2026)
Yes, in most disciplines — and APA 7 actively prefers it. Which chapters take first person, where the passive still…
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Can You Say “Prove” in a Thesis? Overclaiming, Boosters and What Your Data Licenses (2026)
Prove, clearly, obviously, always, significant — the boosters that commit you to more than your design can support. A calibration…
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How to Choose the Right Reporting Verb in Academic Writing (2026): Argues, Suggests, Demonstrates
The verb that introduces a citation tells your examiner what the source did and whether you agree with it. A…