Active VS. Passive Voice: Currently, there is a trend towards Active voice however, always check the author guidelines for the scientific journal for which you are submitting to.
Article: Clear Science Writing: Active Voice or Passive Voice?
-BioMedical Editor Copyright © 2006 - 2015 - linked with permission
Article: Active Versus Passive Voice in Scientific Writing
-International Science Editing October 25, 2016- linked with permission
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"How to tell a Story with Data" by Jim Stikeleather of the Harvard Business Review (external link)
Duke University Graduate School: Scientific Writing Resource
