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November 19, 2010

Avoid the Passive Voice Whenever Possible

November 19, 2010/ JW

Avoid the passive voice whenever possible. University term papers bleed with the passive voice. It seems to be the accepted style of Academia. Dump it.

RITA MAE BROWN

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