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Subject:Use of passive voice in scientific writing From:Sushil Oswal <oswal -at- KNUTH -dot- MTSU -dot- EDU> Date:Sun, 31 Mar 1996 12:06:47 -0600
From oswal Sat Mar 30 19:48:09 1996
Subject: use of passive/active voice in scientific research
To: PURTOPOI%PURCCVM -dot- BITNET -at- uga -dot- cc -dot- uga -dot- edu (purtopoi list)
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 1996 19:48:09 -0600 (CST)
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I am interested in researching the arguments for, and against the use of
passive voice in scientific communication, particularly in the research
article. I have started with an article in Paul V. Anderson, et al. _New
Essays_. I will welcome other bibliographical references dealing with
this topic both in research literature and in textbooks. Please send your
suggestions to my address at: oswal -at- frank -dot- mtsu -dot- edu
