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May 28, 2026Journal of Extension0 citations

Accentuate the Active

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LHLaura Hoelcher

Key Points

  • This paper aims to explore the acceptance of active voice and first-person narrative in JOE articles.
  • Analyzed select articles from the October 2004 issue of JOE.
  • Examined the common themes and contributions of JOE reviewers.
  • Discussed implications for writing style in academic articles.
  • Highlighted the positive impact of active voice on reader engagement.
  • Showed a consensus among reviewers advocating for innovative communication styles.
  • Emphasized the importance of first-person perspectives in enhancing article relatability.

Abstract

"Accentuate the Active" explains that it's okay to use active voice and even--yikes--first person in JOE articles. "October 2004 JOE" points out how three articles resonate with each other and how much JOE reviewers contribute to JOE and to all of us.

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Laura Hoelcher (2004) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a17dc853fad632b0f9d9395https://doi.org/10.66752/1077-5315.4870
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