Choose active, precise verbs to invigorate your scientific or engineering professional papers, thesis, and reports. Frequently those choices will help you avoid unnecessary passive voice and excessive use of or “is,” “are,” “was,” “were,” “I,” “we.” For example: Instead of saying Write work is a generalization of earlier work generalizes earlier “This Smith’s “This Smith’s algorithm” algorithm.” approach is an improvement on “This Smith’s approach improves “This Smith’s design.” design,” Source: The Cain Project in Engineering and Professional Communication Telephone: 713-348-6141, Fax: 713-348-6175 e-mail: © Copyright 2003 Here is a list of action verbs for a : Reports Announces Supports Appoints Joins Forces With Unveils Unveils Reveals Names Presents Is Recognized For Launches Invited To Promotes Prevents (illness, major disaster, etc.) Hosts Recognizes Upgrades Awards Expands Is Presented With Provides Opens Introduces Features Debuts Reports Offers Honors Improves Visits Selects Lesson 20 May 6, 2015 Test for who attended 70% of the classes ONLY!
Choose active, precise verbs to invigorate your scientific or engineering professional papers, thesis, and reports. Frequently those choices will help you avoid unnecessary passive voice and excessive use of “is,” “are,” “was,” “were,” “I,” or “we.” For example: Instead of saying Write “This work is a generalization of Smith’s earlier algorithm” “This work generalizes Smith’s earlier algorithm.” “This approach is an improvement on Smith’s design,” “This approach improves Smith’s design.” Source: The Cain Project in Engineering and Professional Communication Telephone: 713-348-6141, Fax: 713-348-6175 e-mail: © Copyright 2003 Here is a list of action verbs for a : Announces Appoints Unveils Reveals Presents Launches Promotes Hosts Upgrades Expands Provides Introduces Debuts Offers Improves Selects Reports Supports Joins Forces With Unveils Names Is Recognized For Invited To Prevents (illness, major disaster, etc.) Recognizes Awards Is Presented With Opens Features Reports Honors Visits Lesson 20 May 6, 2015 Test for who attended 70% of the classes ONLY!