On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 12:49 PM,  <xxxxxx@mail.de> wrote:
> I agree with Kurt on that. In scientific writing in microeconomics
> (strategic behavior, er, technically it's called game theory...), we
> sometimes make a compromise: allocate genders to the (neutral) agents you
> are talking about. For instance, in a paper about markets, you might decide
> to talk of every buyers as a "he" and every seller as a "she". It actually
> adds clarity to writing when you get used to it (easier identification), but
> it might be too field-specific to help you.

To follow on in a Academic vein I can hear my former department head
saying "use the simplest, clearest language possible that covers your
topic". So maybe follow a specific writing guide? APA. MLA or what
ever was the standard for your degree/field.

My opinion just use It... It will be clearer in the long run and
closer to concise technical writing than your suggestions.

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Evyn