voice

Examples of voice in the following topics:

• Active Voice vs. Passive Voice

  • Choosing the proper voice will set the tone for your writing, but keep in mind that most writing will include both active and passive voice.
  • Passive voice is the opposite of active voice, so sentences in passive voice tend to follow the reverse pattern of object–verb–subject, and the word "by" often shows up between the verb and the subject:
  • Intransitive verbs can never be used in passive voice.
  • Active voice is generally more direct and neutral than passive voice.
  • The passive-voice construction of this sentence emphasizes "Jamey" more effectively than the active-voice equivalent.

• Developing Your Voice as a Writer

  • Even while following the rules of content and style, you can develop your own unique voice.
  • You've probably heard that one quality found in good writing is voice.
  • In academic writing, voice comes down to small habits and personal preferences.
  • Keep in mind that voice is not something you can automatically create.
  • There are no quick ways to give yourself a recognizable voice.

• The Passive Voice

  • Verbs can occur in two different voices, active and passive. 
  • Until now, you have experienced mostly the active voice, in which the subject acts upon the direct object, e,g., The dog loves the family. 
  • The passive voice occurs in both indicative and subjunctive but uses the same endings in each.

• Introduction to Writing in Business

  • Each genre of business writing carries its own conventions of organization, voice, and audience.
  • Writing in the business world is always formal and uses a third-person voice ("he," "she," "they"), although you may use contractions to sound more natural.
  • In some cases, such as emails and sales letters, a slightly less formal tone ("I" and "you") is permissible, but the subject and voice should always remain businesslike.

• Nouns as Subjects and Objects

  • If a sentence is written in the active voice, it means that the subject comes before the verb, and the object follows the verb.
  • All of the examples above are written in the active voice.
  • A simple way to identify whether a noun is a subject or an object in an active-voice sentence is to note where it is in the sentence.
  • In passive-voice sentences, the usual rules do not apply.
  • In a passive-voice sentence, keep in mind that the order will be subject–verb phrase–object.

• Deciphering an Argument You're Reading

  • If you keep the author's thesis in mind, you can figure out who is saying what even if the positional voice of the author seems to suddenly change in a radical way.
  • Why did the author introduce a new voice?
  • What role does this new voice play?
  • Quotation marks are a helpful tool that authors use to help readers in distinguishing their voice from those of others.

• Looking Beyond the Traditional References

  • Listening: Researchers must listen to what the participant is actually saying, they must listen to the "inner voice" or subtext of what the participant is communicating, and they must also listen to the process and flow of the interview to remain aware of how tired or bored the participant is, as well as logistics such as timing and how many questions still remain.
  • This is often an effective method for tuning into the aforementioned "inner voice"of the participant and breaking down the more presentational barriers of the guarded "outer voice" which often prevails.

• The Importance of Reliability

  • Using reliable sources in research papers strengthens your own voice and argument.
  • Using sources in research papers strengthens your own voice and argument, but to do so effectively you must understand your sources and vet their reliability.

• Paraphrasing

  • It would be very difficult to follow, and your own voice would be drowned out by all the "experts."
  • Those other voices are there to support you and your argument.
  • Even though he is citing evidence and even a specific source, the voice is still his, weaving Dr.

• Deciphering the Conversation

  • When entering the conversation that surrounds your topic, it is easy to feel lost in a sea of voices.