This is a common trend in scientific writing. [1] It's considered standard to write in formal, passive, third-person tone. [2] During undergrad, I was constan

This is a common trend in scientific writing. [1] It's considered standard to write in formal, passive, third-person tone. [2] During undergrad, I was constantly drilled to make my writings as concise as possible. [1] http://www2.aje.com/en/education/other-resources/articles/editing-tip-maintaining-formal-tone-scientific-writing http://www2.aje.com/en/education/other-resources/articles/ed... [2] http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/passive-voice/ http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/passive-voice/