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Scientific Writing Without Hiding Agency: Balancing Active and Passive Voice
Use active voice for clarity and passive voice selectively for procedures.
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June 20, 2026
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Active or Passive Voice in Scientific Writing?
Use active voice for clarity and passive voice selectively for procedures.
Practical framework
Açık özne kullanın.
Pasifi ölçülü kullanın.
Gereksiz ses değişiminden kaçının.
Dergi stilini kontrol edin.
Reporting
Report methods, estimates and uncertainty transparently.
Common mistakes
Her cümleyi pasif yapmak.
Sorumluluğu gizlemek.
Aktif dili bilim dışı sanmak.
References
Accessed 20 June 2026. General methodological information.