Voice Passage Audit

Prompt

Audit this 5-sentence scientific-procedure passage for voice. Label each main-clause verb. Determine: is each voice choice DELIBERATE (appropriate for scientific register) or UNJUSTIFIED (could be improved)? Passage: 'The mixture was heated to 80°C. Then it was stirred for 30 minutes. The researchers observed a color change. Smith argued that the change indicated an unexpected reaction. The findings were published in 2021.'


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Voice-audit worksheet with 5-sentence passage + 5 verb labels + deliberate/unjustified column + revision space. Print-ready 11x17.

Answer criteria

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rubric

5 verbs labeled + deliberate/unjustified analysis + revision for unjustified = mastery

Hints

Scientific procedure often legitimately uses passive.
Argumentative claims (Smith argued) usually use active.

Misconceptions to watch

Treats all passive as unjustified.
Doesn't notice the genre shift (procedure → argument).