ReadOasis Step 3

Regarding writing, maybe you have heard your teacher say, "Don't use 'I' in academic writing." Is this correct? Do academic writers always avoid "I?" Maybe you have even heard this: "If you use 'I' then you are being selfish!" Is that right?

The following answers may surprise you. 

First, look at Personal Style in an opening paragraph about J-Pop. 

I like J-pop music. There are many J-pop artists, and I especially like Back Number. This is a group name,...