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Passive Voice: When is it the better choice?

Passive Voice: When is it the better choice?

by Pam Firth | 25 Jul 2020 | academic editing, academic writing, APA 6th, APA 7th, efficiency, fiendish tips, How-to, scholarly publication, student writing, Uncategorized

Devilish Details Fiendish Tips for Writers and Editors Academic style guides such as APA’s Publication manual often recommend active voice in scholarly writing, but when is passive voice the better choice? This blog post shows examples of both active and passive voice...

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