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(1950). Interesting to compare this with a 2017 equivalent [0] which contains a lot more actionable guidance (written in PowerPoint). A lot of this is relevan
by KineticLensman 6y ago
(1950).
Interesting to compare this with a 2017 equivalent [0] which contains a lot more actionable guidance (written in PowerPoint).
A lot of this is relevant in commercial writing, e.g. the use of active voice - which tends to make it clear who has responsibility for things. Important in contracts, etc.
[0] https://www.jmu.edu/uwc/tutor-resources/MSL202L15%20Writing%20in%20the%20Army%20Style.pdf https://www.jmu.edu/uwc/tutor-resources/MSL202L15%20Writing%...
- tyingq 6y agoThe USAF has their "Tongue and Quill" book also: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/saf_cn/publication/afh33-337/afh33-337.pdf https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/saf_cn/publi...
- mattkrause 6y agoMuch of the advice over active/passive voice misses the mark. Decide what you want to emphasize and choose the form that does so. Consider some of the examples in that deck. "PVT Jones wrecked the HMMWV." That's a good choice if you're describing the (mis)adventures of Private Jones. On the other hand "The HMMWV was wrecked by PVT Jones" might be better if your argument continues with "but the problems with the motor pool started long before the accident."