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The style of scientific writing has changedwith time.pre-1900: active voicefrom 1900:passive voice becamepopularrecently:active voice is preferredWhich should you use?48
1. Use passive voice to avoid mentioning theperformer of the action when the performer isalready known (e.g., in the Methods section)ACTIVE: We collected samples in the Gulf ofThailand. We removed scales on board the ship.We conducted age analysis of these samples inBangkok.PASSIVE: Samples were collected in the Gulf ofThailand. Scales were removed on board the ship.Age analysis of these samples was conducted inBangkok.49
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