Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ525837
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1995
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The Passive Voice in Computer Manuals: A New Perspective.
Cornelis, Louise H.
Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, v25 n3 p285-301 1995
Finds debate and confusion about the use of passive voice in texts in general, and in computer manuals in particular. Aims to provide clarity by presenting the "alternation principle" for the use of the passive voice in computer manuals, in which active voice is used for user actions and passive voice for automatic computer actions. (PA)
Descriptors: English, Language Research, Language Usage, Technical Writing, Theory Practice Relationship
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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