Writing the introduction, I want to know if using phrases like "in my opinion" are stylish or not?

Question

I want to know if using phrases like "personally speaking" or phrases like that contributes to good style. Do good writers use such expressions? Am I better off simply stating my thesis without using these phrases? I want to make the reader of my essay think that I am different from other writers. Is this the way to do it or do you have any other suggestions?

Answer 1

If you are writing a formal essay, such as one for a class, unless you have been specifically told that you can, it is best to stay away from first person. It is seen as too informal for that type of writing. It is best to just state your thesis and then prove it using facts and credible sources.