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6 Post author: orthonormal 11 October 2011 04:14PM

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Comment author: Jonathan_Graehl 12 October 2011 06:01:30AM 1 point [-]

Passive constructions change the focus. Sometimes they're better. It's only when they're used to obfuscate lack of specific evidence that I object. It's advised to mix in some passives when describing research, at least.