: Re: Can I use the passive voice to avoid referring to myself in a scientific report? I'm writing a report for a piece of University coursework, but I understand that I should avoid referring to
Passive tone is the preferred tone in scientific writing. As much as is possible, avoid references to people doing things and instead refer to the actions that are performed (who does it is unimportant to scientific writing).
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: I would say there's actually precedence for not crediting an actor if it would ruin the story; in the stage production of The Woman in Black, the actress who plays the ghost goes uncredited.
: Instead of using dialogue, try telling a story through imagery. If it's a telepathically-induced flashback, perhaps it's a lot more abstract than, say, a direct retelling. Memories themselves
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