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6.12 Discussion

  • Discuss the reasons behind considering passive versus active language in technical and professional communication.
  • What could cause problems with using abstract language versus concrete language?
  • Provide your own example to a possible miscommunication experience related to the use of abstract language in technical and professional communication.

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