Clear writers use the passive voice appropirately. 

Good writers often avoid the passive voice for good reason, but there are times when it is absolutely the best choice. In this workshop, we explore when and how the passive voice should be used.

Writing with Clarity

Writing clearly in English is a challenge for native and non-native writers alike. What is it in a sentence that makes readers judge it as complex and unclear or as direct and easily understood? What general principles can we follow that will enable us to revise a sentence so that readers will judge it as clear and concise? These are the questions we will explore throughout these workshops.