objective writing (1 Viewer)

[Tazzz]

hey my teacher recently told me that in the hsc if you write objectively (passive voice) you get better marks because it sounds better is this true?

 

[Aerath]

Yes. Don't use I, we, etc for an essay text type, unless it's Module B.

For diary entries, letters, interviews and feature articles, first person singular and plural is fair game.

 

[Tazzz]

she also says that u need to structure all ur sentences except topic sentences in essays so that it goes in the order of object verb subject is this true

 

[lychnobity]

she also says that u need to structure all ur sentences except topic sentences in essays so that it goes in the order of object verb subject is this true

fuck up, seriously?

Nah... talk about cramping style

That much regulation isn't necessary

 

[Aquawhite]

Yes. Don't use I, we, etc for an essay text type, unless it's Module B.

For diary entries, letters, interviews and feature articles, first person singular and plural is fair game.

However, I believe it depends on how the question is worded and what context and form the question is asked in. I was asked a question for AOS which used we and our in the wording to encompass all of humanity...

Thus, I wrote the essay using the same context.

But yes, almost all questions asked will be better when written in a passive voice because it allows for greater sophistication.

 

[Absolutezero]

Most of the time, even if they ask for your opinion, you can still avoid first person. And you should in most cases. All it takes is a bit of language control.