Avoid Reporting Verbs

When describing background material, avoid using the following unnecessary reporting verbs.

Described Noted Noticed
Observed Occurred Performed
Reported Saw Was done
Table 1: Avoid these reporting verbs

Avoid Reporting Verbs

Smith et al. (2008) observed an increase in IgE concentration in response to allergens.

IgE concentration increases in response to allergens (Smith et al., 2008).