IMPROVING YOUR STYLE: The Learning Commons, First Floor Library - 0 views
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lexicalsemantics on 31 Mar 12This article discusses the differences between the passive and active literary voice, choosing an appropriate tone, and effective usage of verbiage; however, it is written in a very instructively, concise manner and is easy to comprehend. There are recommendations for when to appropriately use the passive or active voice, as well as recognizing the certain challenges each voice contains. In total there are 16 steps to "improve your voice" and each step consists of sub-steps. There is also advice for establishing concise, precise, and simplistically, effective writing for your reader to grasp and enjoy. Although the article is rather short, it is very instructive and can be utilized as a beneficial source to enhance not only our writing, but also the students we are helping. It would make a great source to share and/or even post on blackboard learn under the ENGL 130 forum (for those of us in the workshop); or those mentoring anywhere else on campus.