Academic writing: "one's"?

Question

Is it allowed to use the word "one's" in academic writing? For example: It can help improve one's vocabulary.

Answer 1

Short answer: Yes. The use of "one's" or "one" is quite formal, so it is well suited to academic writing. The casual use of "your," as in "It can improve your vocabulary," is discouraged because, strictly speaking, "you" would refer to the reader, and that is not the writer's intent.

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