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Originally Posted by cls1992  I am a doctoral learner. In writing papers, I have been corrected about using passive voice and anthropomorphism (sp?), where an inanimate object is given life. One example is, "This paper will discuss.." Papers do not talk, therefore they cannot discuss. The proper way would be, "The purpose of this paper is to analyze..."  |
I do not see anything wrong in saying "This paper will discuss" or "The later chapters discuss.."
If someone claims that saying so is a mistake, try to defend that usage and let them know that "discuss" has two meanings:
1. write about a subject in detail, especially considering different ideas and opinions related to it.
2.to talk about a subject with someone and tell each other your ideas or opinions.
In your sentence, the first definition applies.
